Motorcyclist James Groover Killed After Crashing Into Mailbox

Jan 30, 2011 - 13:24
Jan 30, 2011 - 13:29
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Motorcyclist James Groover Killed After Crashing Into Mailbox

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- Officials with the Cobb County Police Department said a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into mailbox on Saturday night.

According to investigators, a man driving a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Moon Road in Powder Springs when he lost control while negotiating a curve and struck the mailbox. After hitting the mailbox, the motorcyclist came to a final uncontrolled rest in the front yard of 5325 Moon Road, investigators said.

The driver of the 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was identified as 28-year-old James W. Groover of Powder Springs. He was transported by ambulance to WellStar Cobb Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in this crash. Anyone with any information regarding this crash is asked to contact Traffic Services at 770-499-3987.

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