Flowery Branch man killed in motorcycle accident

fatal accident

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of a Flowery Branch man late Tuesday night, June 15, in the Chestnut Mountain area.

Deputies and Hall County Fire Services personnel responded to the crash on Ga. 53/Winder Highway at Oliver Road at approximately 11:50 p.m. The victim, James Chatham, 31, died at the scene.

According to the preliminary investigation, Chatham was attempting to pass vehicles on the road, when his motorcycle, a 2012 KTM, hit a concrete median and then a road sign.
Deputies have notified Chatham’s next of kin.

Anyone with additional information on the crash should contact Sgt. J. Morgan at (770) 718-2383.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office corrected its previous spelling of the victim’s last name. This article has been updated to reflect that change.