City Of White Mayor Dies In Motocross Wreck

WHITE, GA — Mayor Perry Bell died Saturday from injuries "sustained at a motocross event," the city of White announced on its website.

According to the city, he was "doing what he loved to do."

CBS News reported Bell died from blunt force trauma to the chest. The outlet reported he was 54-years-old.

Murray County Deputy Coroner Jonathan Sosebee told CBS News that Bell "wrecked and was struck by another rider at the Lazy River Motocross track near Dalton."

The outlet reported Bell died while at a Chatsworth hospital.

Bell took office in June, CBS News reported.

"We pray the Lord will give his wife, family and friends strength during this tragic time. From the moment Mayor Bell was sworn in, he worked tirelessly to steer our city in a positive direction while asking nothing in return. His humble calm demeanor, keen business sense and articulate speech will be greatly missed. His love of our community was evident in his daily encounters with employees, citizens and officials, both local and county wide. Our flag is lowered to half staff and wreath is present to pay our respects to a natural born leader who made a huge impact in our beloved town, in such a short amount of time," city officials said in a statement.

No criminal charges have been filed, CBS News reported.

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Patch reached out to Sosebee and the Murray County Coroner's Office for more information.