A Banks County man died as a result of injuries suffered in an early morning accident Monday at the intersection of Hwy. 59/Industrial Park Drive.
The victim, who was later identified as Daniel Aaron Wood, 56, of a Mt. Bethel Road, Commerce address, was riding on a 1997 Harley Davidson when he was struck from behind and thrown approximately 150 feet. Wood was reportedly waiting to make a left turn onto Industrial Park Drive when he struck by a 2003 Ford Taurus at approximately 6 a.m.
When the first Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded some of the passengers from the vehicle which struck Wood had fled the scene. Those still on the scene said the driver had fled into the wood but it was later learned the driver was in fact still at the scene.
The driver was identified as Francisco Victoria, 28, of an unknown address. He was charged with following too close, vehicular homicide in the second degree, driving without a license and giving false information to officers. He is currently in the Banks County jail.
The Georgia State Patrol is handling the accident investigation.
Danny " Woody" Wood was the kindest man I have known. He will be missed by his family and friends. I hope that this Francisco Victoria, does not escape justice for what he has taken from us. Through stupid immagration laws and loopholes, I would hate to see him wingle back to where he came from just to sneak back over. Please keep him in jail. I don't mind paying the taxes for that. Eddie Penny
Sincerly,
kristin from commerce
Rarely in life are we granted the pleasure of knowing a Woody. I know of no other like him. To the people at IMS Gear, Woody was always our friend. He helped so many of us with his kind way of sharing himself. Be it fishing, hunting, riding, doing someone a favor, or just "loafering off" as he would say, he showed us the way to be caring by caring.
So many times, with the hustle and bustle of my life, after a morning in his boat or in the woods or on his tractor, he had me calmed down and realizing what was important in my life.
We are devastated by this loss. To Woody's family, our hearts are with you. We pray for your healing from this sorrow. We pray for Woody.
Woody, we miss you terribly already. I hope to meet another like you someday, but I probably won't. Perhaps I will be able to show others a little of what you have shown me.
Your friend.
I can't imagine what you must be going through at this time. For all that Woody was to us, I know he was that and more to you. We will miss him terribly. Though often quite, he always knew just what to say to brighten our days.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
He will not be forgotten.
Danny was my closest and most precious friend and I will miss him dearly.
We are thinking of you Janet, Ricky and the rest of the family. Our prayers are with you and Woody.
I will miss him terribly.
Matt
Woody was a good friend, easy to work with, easy to get along with, loved by all. He will be truly missed.
God be with his family in their time of need.
Woody, thank you for all the great memories and we miss you already so much.
For Janet, Ricky and family, our thoughts and prayers are always with you and Woody.
We will never forget you,
Martin Mueller, Julie Wolek, Dominik Frank, Dirk Grueninger
Woody was the first biker that I met in the US, he introduced me to so many bikers that I know now and that are so good friends to me today, he sold me the first Harley Davidson I've ever owned and I was hunting the first time with him even though it was only squirls.
Woody made such a significant change in my life and he certainly had a big part changing me to the person that I am today.
I can not say how much I appreciate Woody for what he was and what he did to me.
I am truly sorry
My condolences to the Family
I do not know any of you but, my heart severely hurts for you all. I know the the pain of losing someone so close, but i can't still imagine the hurt and suffering you guys are going through.
I want to say i came by the accident Monday morning, and was so disturbed, my heart just fell to the floor of my car. Immediatley my thoughts and prayers went out to the family. I could only imagine over the next few hours what all you guys must have experienced.
I called my husband with such hurt and sorrow, for all that would come to learn of this horrifing news, and i just wanted to talk to someone. I have never in my life seen anything like this.
I am so sorry for your loss, and i hope that one day you may find some sort of peace within. I know it takes a long time and really you never get over losing someone you love so dearly. Don't stop thinking of him, don't stop celebrating the things he loved so much, don't stop having birthday parties, and christmas, most importantly don't stop Living.
As, long as there is a breathe in you, there will always be a breathe in him. Living through you, for he will always be in your hearts.
Again, My sympathy to his entire family, and i am ever so sorry for your loss.
May his soul rest in peace.
Nobbi, Germany
I am so sorry for the loss that Woody's family and friends are going through.
He will be truly missed.
We meet him during our work at IMS. He was the calm guy that was always their when help was needed. With his open- hearted nature, he often invited us to his place, to go fishing or to visit some concerts of his sons band. It was great time we had together.
We will never forget you Woody. We hope you rest in peace and ride with your bike up there.