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Atlanta Police Say Brent Hinds Was at Fault in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Traffic-camera calculations put his speed at 63 to 68 mph, prompting a revised police finding.

Overview

  • An updated Atlanta Police report attributes the Aug. 20 collision to excessive speed by Hinds, who was riding through a 35‑mph zone.
  • Investigators used intersection video and time‑distance analysis to estimate the motorcycle’s speed and determine fault.
  • Statements about the traffic signal conflict, with the SUV driver asserting a green light and a witness saying it was red.
  • The 22‑year‑old BMW driver stayed at the scene and was hospitalized for head and arm injuries, and Hinds later died at Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • Community tributes continue, with new photos from a celebration of life surfacing as fans and peers honor Hinds’ legacy.