LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The 19-year-old motorcycle driver who crashed while reportedly fleeing from deputies killing a Lee County High School student is now facing a slew of new charges.

In addition to the charges of homicide by vehicle and DUI given by the Georgia State Patrol, WALB has learned that Evans is also face charges from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for the following:

• Equipment for Motorcycle Riders
• Unlicensed Driver
• Expired Registration
• Fleeing and Eluding
• Reckless Driving
• Driving on Wrong Side of Roadway
• Improper Passing
• No Passing Zone

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), on Jan. 1 just after 1 a.m. a Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a motorcycle traveling at an unsafe speed in the 1700 block of Philema Road. The deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver sped up. A pursuit began reaching over 90 miles an hour.

The motorcycle crashed into a trashcan in the 800 block of Forrester Parkway around 1:20 a.m. Both the driver and the passenger were flung off the bike.

The driver later identified as Michael Evans,19, had minor injuries and was arrested shortly after being treated. The passenger and Lee County student, Makenzie Jackson, 18, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Phoebe Putney. She was pronounced dead at the hospital around 8 a.m. by Lee County Deputy Coroner Martavius Marcus.

Evans is currently being held at the Lee County Jail.

Previous Coverage:

• Lee County High School student dies following fatal motorcycle crash
• H.S. student dead, 19-year-old arrested after fleeing deputies on motorcycle

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