Athens bicyclist dies after being struck by driver

The following was released by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department

On February 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department

responded to an injury crash on Olympic Drive. Initial investigation indicates that the driver of a 2013

BMW 650i sedan struck a bicyclist operating a GS5 740W electric bike in the rear. Both vehicles were

traveling westbound on Olympic Drive, near the intersection of Athena Drive.

The bicyclist, Kul Chokhal, a 37-year-old male of Athens, GA, was treated by National EMS and then

transported to a local hospital in critical condition. On February 23rd

, Chokhal succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the BMW, Terrence White, a 45-year-old male of Athens, GA, is charged with DUI,

Homicide by Vehicle, Following Too Closely, and Serious Injury by Vehicle.

Homicide by Vehicle, Following Too Closely, and Serious Injury by Vehicle.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer First Class Bridget Teskey at bridget.teskey@accgov.com or 762-400-7022.

This is the second fatality crash of 2026.