Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Crash in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. — A man critically injured in a dirt bike crash over the weekend in Athens-Clarke County has died, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Police said officers responded around 1:55 p.m. on May 16, 2026, to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Whit Davis Road and Pettit Lane.

When officers arrived, they found 28-year-old Worley Lorenzo Robinson of Elberton lying in the roadway with critical injuries.

Investigators said Robinson was operating a 2012 Suzuki RM-Z450L northbound on Whit Davis Road when the crash occurred.

EMS transported Robinson to a local hospital in critical condition.

Authorities said police were notified May 18 that Robinson had died from his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Patrol Officer Colin Jenkins at Colin.Jenkins@accgov.com or 762-400-7354.

Police said the crash marks the fifth traffic fatality in Athens-Clarke County in 2026.