A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a car turning onto Tilly Mill Road at East Madison Drive on Oct. 1. Dunwoody police are still investigating.

A 21-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a car at Tilly Mill Road and East Madison Drive on Thursday evening, the Dunwoody Police Department said.

The department’s release on the crash gives this account. Officers were called to the intersection at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. A silver Honda Accord and a motorcycle were involved.

  • The motorcycle was traveling west on Tilly Mill Road.
  • The Honda, driven by a 17-year-old, was traveling south on East Madison Drive.
  • The Honda began a left turn onto Tilly Mill Road and collided with the motorcycle.
  • The rider was thrown from the motorcycle.

EMS crews performed life-saving measures at the scene. The rider was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he later died, police said. The department identified him as Christian Yeshitela, 21.

The release says the crash “remains under active investigation.” It does not say whether anyone has been cited or charged.

What it means for you

Police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer Wiencek at Guinevere.Wiencek@dunwoodyga.gov or 678-382-6919.

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