Georgia State Troopers are investigating a crash involving a stolen motorcycle in Cornelia.
Rabun County issued a look out for a red SUZUKI motorcycle and Habersham County deputies spotted it this morning on 365 heading south near Cody Rd.
Officers report that they attempted to pull him over but the rider accelerated and attempted to outrun them. He wrecked just after passing under the State Route 105/385 overpass in Cornelia.
The motorcycle flipped several times. The rider was thrown off and critically injured. Charges are pending from this morning’s chase. The unidentified rider’s current condition is unknown.
A view of the crash scene. Photo Courtesy: Chris Thompson
Now Habersham reported on a similar situation on 365 back in March. 31-year old Michael Wayne Hendrix of Jackson, Georgia attempted to outrun officers on March 23 and wrecked a motorcycle along 365 in Demorest. His injuries were not life-threatening. Hendrix was charged with DUI, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
