South Georgia motorcyclists pay tribute to teen crash victim in Dougherty County

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Motorcyclists from all over south Georgia came together to remember the teenager killed in a traffic accident Feb. 17.

18-year-old Cameron Nichols died after Albany Police said his motorcycle collided with a car when he failed to yield.

Over ten motorcycle clubs from around south Georgia met up at Hall & Hall Funeral Home on Feb. 22 to escort Cameron Nichols to his final resting place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester.

Those closest to Cameron say he loved motorcycles and was an avid rider.

“It definitely means a lot,” said Marvin Thomas Jr., the vice president of Viper Unit Motorcycle Club. “It shows that we all can come together no matter who you are or what you ride. It’s a very sad occasion, but it just brings awareness to the community.”

This accident was one of two fatal motorcycle crashes that happened in the same week. Both incidents involved young men in the Albany area. Local motorcyclists are urging vehicles to be mindful of bikes sharing the road.

Previous coverage:

• ‘Still in disbelief’: Family and motorcycle community remembers 18-year-old killed in fatal Albany crash
• 18-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash

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