Small Town Georgia Mayor Killed In 'Freak Accident' At Motocross Event
27.09.2022 - 20:23
/ perezhilton.com
The mayor of a small northwest Georgia town has died in what’s being described as a freak accident.
On Saturday, The Daily Tribune White reported Georgia mayor Perry Bell had passed in a tragic motocross incident. The 54-year-old was known to be very active in the sport, it was one of his favorite pastimes. During an event at Lazy River Motocross near the town of Dalton, Bell crashed his motorcycle. When he stood up he didn’t see another driver coming over the hill and tragically the driver struck him.
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Murray County Deputy Coroner Murray Sosbee called it “completely unavoidable” while speaking to the outlet:
So, so sad…
There are conflicting reports as to whether or not the victim was transported by helicopter to a hospital, but he was confirmed dead later that day. He passed in a center in Chatsworth. No charges have been filed against the rider who hit him.
He was just three months into his term as mayor in the Bartow County town, and now the tight-knit community is mourning their loss. Interim mayor Gary Crisp told WSB Radio he had a love for the outdoors as well as his friends and neighbors:
Roy Cicola, a close friend, posted a tribute to Facebook featuring many photos of Bell doing what he loved, calling him a “true friend”:
He continued to say the former mayor was quite the daredevil but had a good heart that truly cared about the people around him:
Heartbreaking. See the full post (below):
Our hearts go out to Perry’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
R.I.P.
[Image via WSB-TV/YouTube/Ray Cicola/Facebook]
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