Police in Calhoun, Ga., say a motorcyclist was struck and seriously injured this morning by a woman who was under the influence of alcohol.
Michael Payne, of Lovebridge Road, was hit from behind at the intersection of Highway 53 and W.C. Bryant Parkway at 10:16 a.m., according to a department news release.
The bike was hit from behind by a PT Cruiser driven by Emily Kauffman of North Wall Street, the release stated.
Payne was airlifted to Erlanger where he is listed in critical condition. Kauffman received no visible injuries.
Kauffman was charged with DUI, following too closely and serious injury by vehicle.