19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash; speed likely a factor, Cobb County police say

One person is dead after he was suspected of speeding in a crash in Cobb County.

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According to Cobb County police, the crash happened Friday on Cobb Parkway at the intersection of North Shores Road.

The investigation revealed that a white 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6, driven by Kameron T. Hughes, 19, of Kennesaw was traveling south on Cobb Parkway, approaching the intersection of North Shores Road.

At the same time, a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by Robert A. Ault, 59, of Acworth was stopped on North Shores Road, waiting for a northbound turn.

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Officials said the Yamaha with its left side at the Trailblazer entered the roadway. Hughes and the motorcycle came to a stop in the left lane of Cobb Parkway, according to authorities.

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