A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in downtown Athens, and police have charged the other driver involved.
Athens-Clarke County officers responded to the crash around 2:09 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, at the intersection of North Thomas Street and East Hancock Avenue.
Investigators say 21-year-old Stephen Ford of Athens was driving a 2005 Chevrolet truck north on North Thomas. At the intersection, he tried to turn left and drove into the path of a southbound 1986 Yamaha 125XZ.
The motorcycle driver, 38-year-old Jennifer McKillip of Athens, was rushed to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Police arrested Ford. In addition to first-degree vehicular homicide, they charged him with DUI-alcohol, and failure to yield while turning left.
He was not injured.
This marks the sixth fatal crash in Athens-Clarke County this year. Seven people have died.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
