Woman charged with DUI after bicyclist hit, killed in Georgia

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

news
By Chelsea Prince and John Spink, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 17, 2019
X

A woman is facing vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a bicyclist was hit and killed Wednesday morning on a busy road in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

The road was shut down in both directions for nearly four hours while authorities investigated the deadly crash. All lanes were reopened just before 9 a.m.

Authorities identified the victim as 29-year-old Marten Bijvankn of Sandy Springs.

>> Read more trending news

"He was riding his bicycle southbound on Roswell Road, and he was struck by a vehicle that was passing by," Sandy Springs police Sgt. Sam Worsham said.

The driver of a Chrysler sedan, 34-year-old Antoniette Battlen of Atlanta, crashed and came to a stop about 100 yards up the road. She was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived around 5 a.m., Worsham said. Bijvank was dead at the scene.

In addition to charges related to Bijvank’s death, police said Battle is facing an additional charge of driving without a license.

In Other News
1
2 killed Saturday in Springfield home fire
2
Springfield survey: Less than 1 in 4 respondents happy with city as...
3
Clark State near final approval to offer in-demand bachelor’s of...
4
Henry to resign as Clerk of Court; was first Black countywide elected...
5
SantaCon in Springfield is Saturday, and prizes will be awarded

About the Author

Chelsea Prince and John Spink, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution