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Motorcyclist Charles Ripley, Jr., 27, killed in fiery wreck with transit bus at South Marietta Parkway and Aviation Road Marietta, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Wed, 06/21/2017 - 3:08pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Motorcyclist dies in crash with Cobb County Transit bus

Police say a motorcyclist has died in a crash with a transit bus in suburban Atlanta. Marietta police spokesman David Baldwin tells local news media that the crash occurred about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday when a Cobb County Transit bus attempted to turn left into the transit depot and collided with the motorcycle. Baldwin did not know which vehicle had the right away before the crash.

Cobb intersection reopens after fatal motorcycle crash

The violent wreck happened near the Cobb Community Transit transfer station on the south loop, which has become Marietta's most dangerous stretch of roadway. Police say they've tried to make the area more safe. Channel 2 Action News was with them this summer as they cracked down on people crossing outside of crosswalks and speeding. Ironically they had resumed the stepped up enforcement just days ago.

Motorcyclist dies in fiery crash after being struck by Cobb County transit bus

The motorcycle struck the side of the bus and its rider 27-year-old Charles Ripley, Jr., of Marietta, was pronounced dead at the scene, police spokesman Officer David Baldwin said. It’s unclear if Ripley was wearing a helmet.

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.

When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.

Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Bus Accident, Mass Transit, Fire
People Involved: 
Maxine Kindall
Charles Ripley, Jr.
City: 
Marietta, GA
County: 
Cobb County, GA
Area: 
Atlanta, GA

Comments

Submitted by Cindy on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 12:10pm
Other news articles state the bus was making a left turn, yet it's clear that this fatal impact was on the right side of the vehicle...

Submitted by Matt on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 2:02pm
Unless the bus had a green arrow, it pulled in front of the motorcyle, a common fate for the "didn't see him" motorcyclist.  Unless excessive speed was the issue, it seems pretty clear who was in the wrong place.  

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