Fatal Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 20 | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

Date: April 10, 2010
Location: I-20 WB in Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Attorney

Late Saturday night, April 10, 2010, a fatal hit and run accident occurred on I-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. According to an off duty State Trooper Mark Campbell, who was leaving the Cumberland Mall area on April 10, 2010, when he appeared to be following Dexter Cathey, 19 years of age, resident of Long Beach, California. About the same time, James Springer was traveling on his motorcycle when he ran out of gas and stopped on I-20 westbound in the merged area. Mr. Springer was awaiting help when Mr. Cathey allegedly struck him as he merged onto I-20 west.

Mr. Cathey did not stop his vehicle after striking Mr. Springer. The off duty State Trooper did what he was trained to do, and he chased Mr. Cathey. Mr. Cathey finally realized he was being followed and he starting maneuvering his vehicle to lose the State Trooper Mark Campbell. The State Trooper followed Mr. Cathey for at least ten minutes down I-20 westbound, off at Fulton Industrial Blvd., through a red light, onto I-20 eastbound, and then onto I-285 southbound before stopping just a mile north of Langford Parkway. Mr. Cathey got out of his vehicle and started running on foot and Mr. Campbell continued to follow him in his vehicle. Eventually, he stopped and gave himself up.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, Mr. Springer’s motorcycle was shattered completely.

Mr. Cathey was charged with first degree vehicular homicide, felony charge hit and run, improper crossing and driving without a license. He is being held in the Fulton County Jail.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal motorcycle accidents and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia. If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.