Motorcyclist injured in wreck north of Clarkesville

A 20-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle wreck Friday evening north of Clarkesville.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, Aden Nichols was driving a CFMOTO 450SS south on GA 197 North. He failed to maintain his lane in a curve and ran off the road, striking a mailbox and several trees as the bike traveled down an embankment.

Multiple fire and law enforcement units responded to the scene. Nichols was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.