Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-285

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By John Pillow - email

DEKALB COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

A 29-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning when he lost control of his motorcycle on Interstate 285 just west of Moreland Avenue in DeKalb County.

Police said the victim died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

I-285 was closed for several hours while police cleared the scene.

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