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Teacher and trainer of the East Hall High School killed in motorcycle accident

The teacher and trainer of East Hall High School, Victor Vegas, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday morning. (East Hall High School Athletics)

The school system in Hall County mourns the loss of a beloved coach and teacher after a fatal motorcycle accident.

The 54 -year -old Victor Vega was killed on Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. after the crash on the Old Cornelia Highway on Jesse Jewell Parkway.

What we know:

According to the Georgia State Patrol, Vega drove his motorcycle on the Parkway when the driver of an SUV did not subside when he turned left.

Officials say that Vega was fired his motorcycle in the collision in the way of the SUV.

Doctors hurried Vega to the northeast of Georgia Medical Center, but he could not survive his injuries.

The examination of the Georgia State Patrol in the crash continues. No fees were submitted at this point.

Grab deeper:

According to his biography on the website of the East Hall High School, Vega taught courses in Business & Technology and Business Communications.

Before Vega became a teacher, he served in the US air weapon. His service led him worldwide to countries such as Italy, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

As a former college baseball player, Vega trained the school's baseball and softball teams. His love for baseball led to the Atlanta Braves with the focus on the development of the youth player.

Vega was also a consultant for the future Business Leaders of America Chapter at the East Hall High School and looked after students through business skills.

What you say:

In a statement published on Facebook, the East Hall High School Athletics said that its school “lost a really remarkable man”.

“He was a beloved teacher, coach, husband and father who illuminated every room he entered.

The source: The information for this story comes from a report by Georgia State Patrol, information from the East Hall High School and the East Hall High School Athletics.

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