GSP Releases Report From Fatal U.S. 411 Motorcycle Wreck

The Georgia State Patrol released an initial report on Tuesday from a multi-vehicle wreck on U.S. 411 in Cartersville that caused the death of a motorcyclist.

Arthur Brandon Rutledge, 27, was killed in the crash that happened early on Sept. 10.

According to the report, an unidentified vehicle was traveling north on Burnt Hickory Road and did not stop at a stop sign. Four vehicles were headed east on U.S. 411, including Rutledge, who was driving a 2023 Indian Scout motorcycle.

The lead vehicle swerved to avoid the car in the intersection, which caused a chain reaction wreck.

Rutledge’s motorcycle struck the rear of a Jeep Wrangler in front of him and he was knocked off, then struck by a Nissan Titan in the passing lane.

Rutledge was taken to an area hospital where he died. The Georgia State Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and is seeking a suspect in the wreck.