Deadly motorcycle crash closes lanes on Highway 78 in DeKalb County, police say

The DeKalb County Police Department said officers investigated a fatal accident involving a motorcycle on Highway 78. 

Investigators said it happened at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

Investigators said it was in the eastbound lanes past Brockett Road. 

Investigators said a man in his late 40s died. Investigators believe he lost control of his motorcycle. 

He died on the scene and his identity is pending notification of his next of kin.

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