Athens Man Arrested for DUI, Homicide, in Deadly Crash

Athens man arrested for DUI, homicide, in deadly crash

Police said the man turned his truck into the path of an oncoming motorcycle in Athens.

Athens Man Charged with DUI, Vehicular Homicide After Deadly Motorcycle Crash

ATHENS, GA – On July 13, 2025, at approximately 2:09 a.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of North Thomas Street and East Hancock Avenue. According to the initial investigation, 21-year-old Stephen Ford of Athens was driving a 2005 Chevrolet truck north on North Thomas Street when he attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound 1986 Yamaha 125XZ motorcycle. The motorcyclist, id…

Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal weekend crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in downtown Athens, and police have charged the other driver involved. Athens-Clarke County officers responded to the crash around 2:09 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, at the intersection of North Thomas Street and East Hancock Avenue. Investigators say 21-year-old Stephen Ford of Athens was driving a 2005 Chevrolet truck north on North Thomas. At the intersection, he tried to turn left and drove into the pat…