**Update/Additional Information**

December 17, 2020

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Mr. Keller succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. His next of kin have been notified.

PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASEDecember 14, 2020

Serious Injury Collision

The Cobb County Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred at the intersection of Canton Road and Kurtz Road on Friday, December 11, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. 

According to investigators, a red 2020 Kia Niro was attempting to turn left from Kurtz Road onto northbound Canton Road, while a black 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling in the left lane of southbound Canton Road. The Kia failed to yield, and the front tire of the Harley Davidson struck the driver's side of the Kia. The collision's impact caused the operator of the Harley Davidson to vault over the top of the Kia and come to an uncontrolled rest southwest of the Kia.

The driver of the Kia Niro, 67-year-old Brent Heath of Marietta, was not injured. 

The operator of the Harley Davidson, 46-year-old Lester Keller of Canton, was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries. 

This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this collision should contact investigators at 770-499-3987.

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