Bicyclist killed in Cedartown

September 13, 2019–7:44 a.m.

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Driver, Ralph William Dover III (37), was operating a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Mr. Dover was traveling south on GA1 (Main St) near Frances Drive, in the city of Cedartown. Eric Christopher Keais (38) was riding a Road Master bicycle, southbound on GA1 (Main St), also near Frances Drive. The front of the Santa Fe struck the rear of the bicycle in the roadway.

Mr. Keais suffered a fatal injury as the result of the crash.

Post 3, Cartersville is investigating the crash with the assistance of the Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team.
GSP Crash report #03-0309-19.

This is an ongoing investigation and charges, if any, will be determined at the conclusion of the investigation.

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