According to Georgia State Patrol, Gooch was walking in the roadway with northbound traffic when he was hit. The driver of the vehicle was Lawrence Gohley, 71, from Calhoun. Gooch was airlifted from the scene Sunday, to T.C. Thompson Chidlren’s Hospital for treatment. Gooch’s condition was critical as of press time Tuesday.
Comments here, that's not as far fetched as once thought.
The current level of taxation will not provide the infrastructure for transition to a bicycle/pedestrian society from the current fossil fuel based automobile one. Must tax the wealthy! Forward!!!
The concealed-carry, you-CAN’T-HAVE-my gun folks are generally more responsible about everything, including driving than the general public.
The automobile is responsible for more deaths than the private ownership of firearms as provided under the Second Amendment of the Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court as recently as 2008. These automobiles certainly are dangerous! It’s about time we as a nation have a conversation about the regulation of these dangerous planet and people-killers.
Whatever the details of this tragic incident, “walking in the roadway” at night “with” traffic is most unadvisable. But again, blessing for Dawson and his family!
One thing you seem to be forgetting is that automobile drivers are not the only ones who pay taxes on these roads. If you would like to fork over more of your hard earned money to pay for more (and expensive) walking and riding trails, I would be more than happy to use them. Until then, follow the state law and give me my three feet on the side of the road!
istillwantequalrights inane comment not withstanding, I must add that most of the drivers in Gordon County are some of the most courteous drivers out there. I've walked and ridden these roads for years with very few problems. Thank you.