By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Covington man killed in motorcycle crash with SUV
Georgia State Patrol patch

CONYERS - A Covington man was killed in a crash with a SUV on Flat Shoals Road Tuesday morning.

Around 8 a.m., Charles Leonard Haug, 44, of Covington was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Flat Shoals Road near Hunting Creek Drive in Conyers, according to Georgia State Patrol.

Rubi Palacios-Rodriguez, 31, of Conyers was driving a Ford Explorer Sport Trac heading east on Flat Shoals Road.

Palacios-Rodriguez turned left and the motorcycle struck the front of the Ford. Haug was ejected and killed. Palacios-Rodriguez was injured and transported to Rockdale Medical Center.

The GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is conducting a follow up investigation, according to a GSP spokesperson.

 A gofundme site has been set up to help fund Haug's funeral expenses at www.gofundme.com/sx2pzhjc