25-year-old motorcyclist dead after early morning collision, Cobb County police say

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A crash involving a motorcycle claimed one life early Sunday in Cobb County, according to police.

The crash happened at around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Canton Road and Blackwell Road.

Police said that a blue Yamaha motorcycle driven by 25-year-old Jared Burriss of Marietta was driving north when it collided with a car driven by 50-year-old Carlos Ayestas.

The crash resulted in Burriss being flung from his motorcycle and dying from his injuries.

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Ayestas declined medical assistance.

This collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information regarding this collision is asked to contact investigators at 770-499-3987.

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