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Monroe Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident Saturday

The accident occurred on Youth-Monroe Road, south of Loganville.

Jeffrey Allen, Neighbor
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A Monroe man died in a motorcycle accident on Youth-Monroe Road on Saturday afternoon.

According to a spokesman with the Georgia State Patrol, the crash was between a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle. Troopers were called to the scene on Youth Monroe Road near Ho Hum Hollow at about 3 p.m. The motorcycle operator, George Latimore, 54, was airlifted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta, but did not survive his injuries. 

According to a witness, both lanes of Youth Monroe were shut down while the victim was being treated. GSP and Walton County Fire/Rescue and EMS were on the scene

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It is not clear at this time whether any charges will be filed. According to GSP, the accident is still under investigation.

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