Monday 26 September 2022 07:02 PM Mayor, 54, of small Georgia town dies in 'freak accident' during motocross event trends now The mayor of a small city in Georgia died over the weekend in a horrific motocross accident that officials called 'unavoidable.' According to reporting done by The Daily Tribune News, Perry Bell, 54, of White, Georgia, was killed during a stunt attempt that went wrong Saturday morning. The incident happened at the Lazy River Motocross, 40 miles north of the town that Bell worked in. Murray County Deputy Coroner Jonathan Sosebee told local news outlets that Bell was struck by another rider on the track after a jump. Mayor Perry Bell (far left) pictured with friends at a gathering for motorcycle riders 'From what I understand, he was on a jump and then he crashed on top of a jump. There was another rider right behind him and he was unable to do anything he wasn't able to see him to avoid it,' Sosebee said. Interim Mayor Gary Crisp told WSB Radio that it was a 'freak accident'. 'They brought a helicopter in... Flew him to a trauma center but he didn't make it. He passed away,' Crisp said. Sosebee, however, told The Daily Tribune News that the mayor was too badly injured to be evacuated via helicopter from the scene and that he later died at a hospital in Chatsworth. 'It was an unavoidable accident,' Sosebee said. The other rider involved also sustained minor injuries, officials said. Lazy River Motocross racetrack where a Georgia mayor was killed in a freak accident Crisp also told the Georgia radio station that he had known his colleague for many years and that he had a love his community and the outdoors. 'He was just a caring person for the community and just wanted to help the people who lived here,' Crisp said. The 54-year-old was just three months into his first term in office. Bell received 53 of the less than 130 votes cast in the mayoral election during a May 24 primary and was sworn in one month later. Bell was an avid guitar player and lover of nature, according to family and friends Crisp has stepped in to the role for the time being until a special election is held to fill Bell's position. DailyMail.com reached out to officials at city hall in White, Georgia, who said they have 'no statement at this time' regarding the mayor's death. Friends were quick to react to the news on social media, remembering the 'blessing' of knowing Bell and describing him as 'a true friend.' 'RIP Perry Bell. I can't believe I just typed that. Unfortunately a post can't say enough to capture the essence of this man. A true friend and much more,' said friend Roy Cicola in a Facebook post. 'Emotions are raw so bear with me on this. This man is LEGEND! He accomplished so much in a short period of time.' Anthony Moss, a resident of White, said that the community has been shaken by the mayor's death and will never be the same. 'Everybody is hit hard from it,' Moss said. It is unclear whether the 54-year-old was survived by a spouse or children. Bell (left) enjoyed outdoor activities, including riding dirtbikes, motorcycles, and regular bicycles with friends Injuries sustained on a dirtbike track can be incredibly common, according to MX-Gear.com. 'Dirt bike riding & racing is one of those sports, and hobbies, where the odds are somewhat against you. At some point a crash or accident is bound to happen,' a post on the sport reads. There were more than 1,870 recorded rider injuries over a 12-year period, mostly to the upper extremities. Some of the most common injuries motocross racers encounter are concussions and broken bones in the arms and wrist. All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility