An East Cobb man was arrested Sunday and charged with causing a serious motorcycle crash in Acworth that sent another man to the hospital.
Cobb Police said William English Akin, 55, of Mystic Court in northeast Cobb, was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center Sunday on charges of DUI, failure to yield, and causing a serious injury by vehicle.
The latter is a felony charge, and Cobb Sheriff’s Office records indicate Akin was released on a $5,000 bond early Monday morning.
According to Cobb Police spokesman Sgt. Wayne Delk, a black 2001 Harley-Davidson XL1200C motorcycle was heading southbound on Cherokee Street in a right turn lane to westbound Lake Acworth Drive at 6:16 p.m. Sunday.
Police said that a brown 2017 GMC Sierra leaving a Racetrac gas station then veered into the path of the motorcycle, whose driver applied the brakes to avoid a collision.
But police said the Harley-Davidson overturned and the driver was ejected from the bike.
Delk said the motorcyclist, John Lloyd, 47, of Acworth, was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries.
Police said an investigation into the crash continues and that anyone with information is asked to call 770-499-3987.
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