Jonathan Athon, 32, killed, and Emily Boutwell, 26, injured in motorcycle accident on Price Street in Savannah, Georgia

Modified Date:

Sat, 11/15/2014 - 9:28am

Accident Date:

Friday, November 7, 2014

Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash

The Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the crash.

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Athon is a member of Savannah metal band Black Tusk. A post on the band’s Facebook page Saturday said Boutwell was coherent and recovering and that doctors were monitoring Athon’s condition.

Savannah musician dies after motorcycle crash

Athon was a member of a local band called Black Tusk, his fellow band members say he was taken off life support and his organs will be donated.

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They were riding a 1981 Harley Davidson Sportster southbound on Price Street when the motorcycle crashed into the driver’s door of a 2014 Acura MDX driven east on Jones Street by an 85-year-old Savannah man.

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Label marketing director Bob Lugowe says Athon and Black Tusk recently finished recording a follow-up to the band's 2011 album "Set The Dial" and the 2013 EP "Tend No Wounds."

Memorial service to be held for local musical artist killed in motorcycle wreck

The gathering will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Franklin Square across from Ghost Town Tattoo. This is open to anyone and everyone.

A motorcycle rider is in critical condition, but his passenger escaped serious injuries after colliding with an SUV in downtown Savannah on Friday night. Jonathan Athon, 32, and Emily Boutwell, 26, were taken to Memorial University Medical Center. They were riding a 1981 Harley Davidson Sportster on Price Street, when the motorcycle crashed into the driver's door of a 2014 Acura MDX, driven by an 85-year-old Savannah man. Check back for more information as it becomes available.

Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

Jonathan Athon

Emily Boutwell

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