Cobb Police say a motorcyclist stopped at the Bells Ferry Road and Shallowford Road intersection Thursday night was hit by two vehicles, including one in a hit-and-run fashion, and was hospitalized with critical injuries.
Officer Neil Penirelli said in a release that Dylan J. Threewitt, 25, of Canton, pulled over in a left northbound lane of Bells Ferry around 9:30 p.m. Thursday when his red 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200 became disabled.
Threewit was struck from behind by a silver 2005 Toyota Sienna, police said. and the collision ejected Threewit from his bike.
Another vehicle heading northbound on Bells Ferry then hit Threewit, causing serious injuries, according to police.
Police said the second vehicle stopped momentarily and left the scene.
Threewit was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with critical injuries. Kayli G. McGaha, 25, of Marietta, a motorcycle passenger, was also taken there for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Penirelli said.
He said the driver of the Toyota, Rye Pak, 58, of Acworth, was not injured.
Police said witnesses said the SUV is a small model and has a dark color, but had no other description. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cobb Police S.T.E.P. Unit at 770-499-3987.
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