A Suwanee motorcyclist in Gwinnett County died after he was hit by a car and thrown from his bike, officials said.
Robert Boren, 49, of Suwanee, died in a hospital after he was injured in the wreck, according to Gwinnett police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera.
Officers were sent to the intersection of Collins Hill and Russell roads in Lawrenceville, Pihera said.
Police said Boren was heading straight when the driver of a Honda Accord tried to make a left turn and hit him. The driver and a passenger in the Accord were not hurt, she said.
Both vehicles were impounded after the crash, which is still under investigation.
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- Get plenty of rest. Symptoms of drowsy driving can include having trouble keeping your eyes open, drifting from lanes, or not remembering the last few miles driven.
- Get some shades. Wear high-quality sunglasses and adjust the car’s sun visors as needed to avoid glare in the morning.
- Change driving habits. Reduce speeds and increase following distances, especially in more populated areas.
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