YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – A motorcycle fatality occurred shortly before 10 a.m. this morning, Oct. 4, on State Highway 17 N near the Sunoco gas station at the Georgia-North Carolina state line.

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The accident was reported as a two-vehicle collision.

Georgia State Patrol is en route to investigate the fatal accident at this time.

Authorities advised that Highway 17 N is expected to be closed to traffic until at least 11 a.m.

Traffic should divert via 339 through the Industrial Park.

Follow FYN for additional details as they become available.

UPDATE: Highway 17 N re-opened to traffic at approximately 11:30 a.m..