James David Cochran Fatally Injured in Armuchee Motorcycle Accident on November 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025, James David Cochran, aged 41 of Armuchee, Georgia, died in a motorcycle collision on Martha Berry Highway near Dugger Drive. The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team reported that Cochran was operating a green Kawasaki 650 northbound in the left lane when a silver Toyota RAV4 entered the highway from a side intersection. Cochran’s motorcycle struck the left front fender of the SUV, propelling him over the vehicle and onto the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The incident underscores the inherent risks of motorcycle travel in mixed-traffic conditions and the critical importance of situational awareness for both motorcyclists and drivers executing turns from intersections. Investigations by GSP continue to determine precise factors contributing to the collision.
