A Cornelia man is recovering from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle wreck. The Georgia State Patrol says 33-year old Matthew Waller suffered upper extremity injuries when he was hit by a van Sunday in front of the old Walmart in Cornelia.
The State Patrol says Waller was attempting to merge into traffic from the southbound center left turn lane on SR 105/Hwy. 441 when the van, driven by 17-year old Steven Loeffler of Cornelia, pulled into his path from the access road between Subway and Advance Auto Parts. Loeffler told authorities he pulled into the center lane to avoid hitting another car.
Waller was transported to Habersham Medical Center in Demorest. Loeffler and a 14-year old passenger in his car, Christina Loeffler of Cornelia, were uninjured.
Loeffler is charged with improper use of central lane.
