Motorcyclist critically injured in Cherokee County dies after being taken off life support

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist injured in a crash last week in Cherokee County has died.

On Friday, October 13 at 7:19 p.m., a car struck a motorcycle traveling west on Sixes Road near North Rope Mill Road.

The motorcyclist, Lester Barry, 63, of Holly Springs, was taken to Kennestone Hospital in critical condition.

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On Wednesday, October 18, Barry was taken off life support and pronounced deceased at 6:57 p.m.

The accident is still under investigation.

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