Motorcyclist killed in collision on Stone Mountain Highway

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A motorcyclist was killed in a collision early Thursday on Stone Mountain Highway, Gwinnett Police say. 

What we know:

Investigators said the crash happened when a driver attempting to turn right from Puckett Road onto westbound Stone Mountain Highway crossed all three lanes of traffic and collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound.

The impact pushed the motorcycle into a raised concrete median, ejecting the rider from the bike.

Authorities said the motorcyclist landed in the far-left eastbound lane and was then struck by another vehicle traveling eastbound.

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

Police have not yet released the identity of the motorcyclist, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Gwinnett CountyCrime and Public Safety