Thomas Baptiste, 42, killed in motorcycle collision on Lawrenceville Highway in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sat, 05/04/2019 - 11:57amAccident Date:
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Father of 3 killed in motorcycle crash in Gwinnett County
Thomas Baptiste, 42, of Lawrenceville, was driving his motorcycle to work when a car struck him, according to a GoFundMe page the Atlanta chapter of the Dirty South Stunners Motorcycle Club set up to help pay for Baptiste’s funeral expenses.
He was a member of the club, said Chris Ownbey, one of the victim’s co-workers.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Thomas Baptiste
Roadway:
Lawrenceville HighwayCity:
Lawrenceville, GACounty:
Gwinnett County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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