Dade County, GA (June 8, 2026) – A Tennessee motorcyclist died on Saturday afternoon, June 7, after a hit-and-run crash near the Interstate 24 and Interstate 59 split in Dade County, Georgia. The victim has been identified as Nicholas Daley, 35, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
According to investigators, the accident happened just before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, in the westbound lanes of I-24 near the I-59 southbound connector. A red or brown sedan struck the right side of Daley’s motorcycle, forcing it onto the left shoulder and into the median; the sedan did not stop and continued west on I-24.
Daley’s motorcycle then struck the end of a guardrail. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The collision caused lane closures on both interstates and produced significant traffic delays, including backups that extended across the Georgia-Tennessee state line. The wreck remains under active investigation, and troopers are working to identify and locate the sedan that fled the scene.
We extend our deepest condolences to Nicholas Daley’s family and all those who cared for him.
What Drivers Should Know About Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes on Georgia Interstates
A hit-and-run crash occurs when a driver involved in a collision leaves without stopping to provide information or render aid. In Georgia, leaving the scene of a crash that results in death is a felony offense carrying serious criminal penalties. The severity of the charge typically increases when the person who fled was the primary cause of the collision.
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable in hit-and-run scenarios because they have far less physical protection than occupants of enclosed vehicles. A side strike from another vehicle can destabilize a motorcycle almost instantly, leaving the rider with little ability to regain control. Even at moderate highway speeds, the resulting loss of control can prove fatal.
When a fleeing vehicle is not immediately identified, investigators rely heavily on witness accounts, traffic and surveillance cameras, and physical evidence such as paint transfer or debris. Public tips have historically played a meaningful part in resolving hit-and-run cases where the suspect vehicle left the scene quickly.
