Brent Hinds, co-founder and former guitarist of Atlanta-based metal band Mastodon, died in a motorcycle accident last month. On the evening of August 20, he was riding his Harley-Davidson near downtown Atlanta when the driver of a BMW failed to yield and struck Hinds’ motorcycle. He succumbed to his injuries later that night at a local hospital. After further investigation, the authorities have shared a heartbreaking update.
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According to Atlanta News First, Atlanta police reported that Hinds was at fault for the accident. The report stated that he was going between 63 and 68 miles per hour, which is approximately twice the posted speed limit in the area…