I-75 crash kills one, snarls traffic

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A fatality accident on I-75 in Lamar County near the High Falls Rd. exit killed one and left traffic snarled for about nine hours Friday.

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#1 Anonymous on 08/06/10 at 11:31 AM

I saw this accident on the way into Atlanta from Gray, Ga this morning, it was horrific. And as it so often times happens, the drunk driver survives and is uninjured, but kills others. Tsk, tsk Ms. Brown. Bet that drink (or drinks) and that little bit of fun will haunt you for the rest of your life.

#1.1 Anonymous on 03/10/11 at 11:11 PM

she is a good women was spiked and drugged my heart goes out to her

#2 Anonymous on 08/06/10 at 11:38 AM

wow. I saw this at 5:45 am. This is terrible. People need to respect big trucks out on this road. These idiots scare the crap out of me that do foolish stuff like this around me when I'm in my rig. It happens all the time. I wished I had a helment cam to stream live so that people could actually see what we see. I think it should be mandatory for everyone to take a saftey class concerning big trucks and an explanation of them. Some people just dont get it.

#2.1 pool on 08/06/10 at 03:42 PM

yea i try to respect truck drivers i get out of there way because i know that you guys are carrying a lot of wieght and you can't break on a dime i see morons cut in front of big trucks on the interstate

#3 Anonymous on 08/06/10 at 11:56 AM

I wonder how many DUI's she has had in the past...bet this isnt the first time she has driven drunk.

#3.1 Anonymous on 08/07/10 at 11:28 AM

If she lived in Lamar County, it could be many and she would still be driving. Lamar County Judges should take a lesson from this and deal with some of our local DUI repeat offenders BEFORE they kill someone.

#4 Anonymous on 08/06/10 at 01:33 PM

Did she drive all the way from Chattanooga drunk?

#5 xkjj on 08/06/10 at 05:23 PM

My brother in law was killed in this accident. My wife and I had the terrible task of telling her parents that their son was killed by a drunk driver. Please don't drink and drive. I pray that you never have to experience the pain caused by a drunk driver.

#5.1 So sad on 08/09/10 at 05:45 PM

My condolences on the tragic loss of your brother-in-law. Drinking & driving is so stupid, it very literally is an accident just waiting for a place to happen. After more than 12 years as a medic in the city of Atlanta, I have NEVER, EVER pulled a dead DUI offender out of a crashed car. However, I've lost count of the number of innocent victims I've seen dead on account of people who drink and drive...... Sadly, your loved one will not be the last victim of this preventable tragedy. Sincerely, you really do have my most heartfelt condolences...

#5.2 Tammy Weatherred on 08/25/10 at 07:27 PM

i want to tell you how sorry i am for all of the pain you are in. i work with Frank and love him dearly. he is a great guy to work with and i can not imagine the pain your family is going through. i hope she gets what she deserves in this life and the next.

#6 Dave on 08/06/10 at 05:47 PM

I worked with the truck driver. He was an excellent driver just trying to make a living. I can almost guarantee that the drunk woman is alive because of the truck driver's last minute effort to avoid the collision, which cost HIM his life. I can only hope that the driver's death haunts this woman for the rest of her life!

#7 It's Me on 08/06/10 at 08:19 PM

Horrible tradgey. My heart goes out to this man's family. But to the woman who so selfishly chose to drive under the influence ... I hope you get your deserved sentence and get reminded daily for all eternity that you took this man's LIFE out of pure selfish stupidity.

#8 Bearman on 08/06/10 at 08:43 PM

She needs more than a 10 or 20 year sentence. She needs to be charged with murder, not a soft charge she will probably get....

#8.1 Anonymous on 08/07/10 at 05:47 PM

ever do anything stupid?

#8.1.1 Anonymous on 08/10/10 at 06:54 AM

Ever lost a family member because of something stupid. This is the same as taking a loaded weapon shooting someone. It's not a simple mistake like forgetting to get gas or milk at the grocery store.

#9 Melissa on 08/06/10 at 09:45 PM

My dad was good friends with the truck driver. They worked many years together. He was a wonderful guy. I'm so sadden that this has happened. My prayers are with his family. I pray that the driver of the car will realize that due to his quick thinking he saved her life by losing his.

#10 Amanda on 08/06/10 at 10:21 PM

We were on our way to atlanta from s.ga this morning and saw the accident at 10:30. We assumed that it had just happened as nothing had yet been cleaned up. We only saw two trailers at that time and thought 2 semis had collided. I said prayers for all those involved as well as their families, and continue to do so even after knowing the circumstances. On the way back we saw the "car" if you could call it that, it was not much bigger than my large 4wheeler and looked as if it had been through a compactor. I cannot see how she could have lived through that, except to say that it was meant for her to live the rest of her entire life knowing what she did. I know many drivers and all say they do all they can to avoid hitting those who dont respect the truck and my father in law was almost killed doing just that. My mother died in a single car accident when i was only 6 because she was drinking and driving. She only took her own life, but almost ruined mine. I think stories like this, mine and many others should be published in some form to warn people of the dangers of both drinking and driving and disprespecting the load carriers of the roads. I see friends and family of the young man that passed away have posted to this board, and i would like to say that you are all truly in my prayers. God bless you.

#10.1 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 10:23 AM

He was pulling double trailers. a lot of people on the radio were saying it was two trucks but it was only the big truck "buck" was driving and the blue cobalt. I will say also that the terminal that he departed from responded quickly and did a efficient job (under the circumstances) working with officials in the recovery efforts.

#11 Dino on 08/06/10 at 11:02 PM

I worked with the driver. One of most pleasent and easy going guys you can ever meet. Very professional and courteous about every aspect of his job. Its unfortunate that this incident left the good guy gone..but the bad will definatly close her eyes everyday and see that her DUI and terrible choice will keep her imprisioned in her own poison. Rest in peace Buck! You will be missed by all

#12 me on 08/07/10 at 07:40 AM

I agree to some extent I have also seen near misses when a truck driver is on his cell phone

#12.1 Anonymous on 08/07/10 at 03:33 PM

Some people are perfectly fine and able to talk on a cel phone and drive safely, some folks can't even roll down their window without wrecking. Don't blame everyone for the inabilities of some.

#13 Johnnie on 08/07/10 at 09:08 AM

This is my coworker. Very nice person. I drive a team truck. We came along around 9:45 am and saw the after effort of the accident. Heading to Williamsburg, Ky. I am a driver of 39 years driver of the big rig. I been saying for yaers I need to write a book about what I have seen over the years. Because the story of what goes on out here in untold. We are cut off by smaller vehicles every day. We call inches from killing someone every weeks of our lives. God Bless all who drives on our highways !!!

#14 ENES on 08/07/10 at 09:33 AM

I worked with the driver. We used to share truck together! I was very schocked when I heard those terrible news, I couldn't belive at first! He was one of the most proffesional and rensponsible drivers I have met, with good soul and respect. I wish his family all the best in this terrible time.
Buck You will be missed by all of us! Rest in peace!

#15 Anonymous on 08/07/10 at 11:21 AM

A life was taken too soon and all because of someones selfish act. A "good time" out at a bar should never be more important than someone's life. Not only was someone's life taken but an entire family was affected and changed forever. We love and miss you uncle Al!!

#16 shyre percosky jordan on 08/07/10 at 01:08 PM

This comment is in response to #13. I hope you will read this. Alan Percosky the truck driver that was killed was my little brother. Your comment about cell phones may apply to some but I have not doubt not my brother. Alan would not accept a call when driving unless he was hands free. So don't blame him for a drunk!

To Alan/Bucks coworkers, On behalf of our family, I would like to say thank you for your kind words and comments. Those of you that really knew Al will understand. "I'm either driving,diving or sleeping".

#16.1 julie spangler schmuck on 08/11/10 at 08:11 PM

Shyre. I don't know if u will remember me but I dated your brother frank a long time ago. I only met Alan a few times but remember how frank spoke about him and how close your family was. I am keeping your family in my prayers and hope the girl who was driving the car is punished. From what I have read here Alan must've been a terrific guy and will be greatly missed.

#17 passerby on 08/07/10 at 04:44 PM

I am a trucker who sat in traffic for two hours yesterday due to the traffic accident. My heart goes out to the family and friends of "Buc" We as drivers at times forget the dangers involved with our line of duty.
I don't know this man but I'm so saddened by this. No one expects to go out on a normal daily run and not come home. I pray that the family gets thru this unsettling time. My gut tells me that he was a professional driver to the end. The scene is still in my head. I know he did what he could to save the other driver involved.

#18 Patrick on 08/07/10 at 08:51 PM

I too worked with this man in the Jacksonville, Florida terminal. A very sad day Friday. He was a great guy. I feel bad that he died trying to protect someone else's life, a woman whom didn't deserve it.She was nothing but a drunk driver.Poor Alan 'Buck' and his family. Thought and prayers with you.

#19 Anonymous on 08/07/10 at 08:56 PM

Laura Geiger, Please put on fire & rescue report. Can you fix that? Not crime or not sheriff's report. Larry Waller is wrong. Fix that.

#19.1 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 06:46 AM

What does Larry Waller have to do with it?

You ignorant people amaze me.

#19.2 why? on 08/08/10 at 01:42 PM

A fatal accident caused by a drunk driver is a CRIME.

#19.2.1 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 02:17 PM

Says right there she was charged with the CRIMEES listed.

Are you retarded?

#19.2.1.1 to Anon 19.2.1 on 08/08/10 at 08:40 PM

No, I am not retarded ... are you? Can you read and actually comprehend? I was responding to #19's demand that this news item be listed somewhere other than the crime section.

#20 concerned on 08/07/10 at 09:45 PM

Did any news stations cover this horrible accident? Horrible! God Bless his family.

#21 Judy Wolfhope Nagy on 08/08/10 at 07:33 AM

This young man who couragously gave his life, to spare another was my cousin. Being a truck drivers wife, we live through their eyes, ears and Everday happenings. This is a terrible tragedy, that SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED. To Our famiilies Aunt Donna, Uncle Frank, Frankie, Shyre, Georga and children, we send our prayers for you at this difficult time. Love to you all.

#22 cats on 08/08/10 at 09:41 AM

My son is a big rig driver and killing someone is his biggest fear. He tells me some of the risks cars take around him and that he is terrified of killing someone and that he doesn't think he could live with himself if he was reponsible for the death of another.
I have no doubt in my mind that this trucker took evasive maneuvers to avoid killing the driver of the car. And he lost his.
My sympathies to the trucker's family and friends.

#23 Dewey on 08/08/10 at 12:10 PM

It concerns me that when a 18 wheeler is at
fault involving serious injury or death it is
covered by t.v. news stations and newspapers in
many surrounding areas.
As an experienced truck driver for many years,
I feel that instead of being the "bad guy" on
the road, we should be given consideration
and respect. In this situation a driver lost his life because of a drunk driver. There are
also sober drivers on the road that need to understand cutting trucks off and just lacking
or not using common sense put truck drivers @
risk every mile that they drive.
This driver should be recognized on national t.v. as a hero, not just a Truck driver.HE GAVE
HIS LIFE TO SAVE ANOTHER DRIVER.
HE IS A HERO!!

#23.1 Dewey on 08/08/10 at 02:30 PM

There is a correction that I would like to make on my post#23
The 2nd line should of read:
fault involving serious injury or death it is
NOT COVERED

#24 Dean on 08/08/10 at 12:44 PM

My prayers go out to the family and friends of this self sacrificing driver.

Anyone know the company he drove for?

#24.1 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 03:40 PM

#32: My huband works for the same company as "Buck". He met "Buck" a couple of years ago, and they became friends. I knew of him because my husband would talk about "Buck" going scuba diving. My husband was devastated when he heard the news. He spoke very highly of Buck. Our prayers and our thoughts go out to his family.

#25 MIZ.Rains on 08/08/10 at 12:52 PM

I work with Paige and this out of character of her,She is a very sweet person,that would do anything for anyone,ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE HER!!I know some1 lost thier life just like she lost her freedom,But dont judge her,if you dont know her!!!!Paige we are here for you!!!

#25.1 Anon on 08/08/10 at 03:41 PM

In response to MIX.Rains. Ms.Brown put herself up for judgement the minute she set foot in a vehicle drunk. I can only assume that she sits in jail because her blood alcohol levels proved she was over the legal limit. She chose to drink and drive therefore it was her choice to lose her freedom! Al chose to swerve to save her life and lost his! The sad part is she will get hardly any time because alcohol impaired her judgement. Maybe she should apologize to Georgia,his wife, Frank his father, Donna his mother, Frank his brother, Shyre his sister, and the rest of his family for killing their loved one with her selfish judgement to drive drunk! May Al rest in Peace.

#25.2 highschool friend on 08/08/10 at 05:33 PM

Alan was a good friend of my twin brother Dan thru school we spent alot of time laughing and having fun. When you drive drunk you are responsible if you don't want people to judge you. THEN STAY OUT OF THE DRIVER SEAT. IF God were really the only judge there would be no need for Jails....... I extend my sympathy to Alans family and friends.

#25.3 Anon on 08/08/10 at 10:42 PM

OUT OF CHARACTER MY ASS!!!I was in the Lamar County Jail when she came in. It was Saturday afternoon when she made it back to population. She was still Tore up out of her Mind 12 or 13 hours after the wreck and didn't remember a thing!!!! When she did get straight enough to talk...she said she had been in a rehab recently for this crap! Came down from Tenn to see a band play! Said out of her own mouth that she "has had a severe drinking problem for a long long time and that she knew when she left Tenn she should not have come down here alone because she was an alcoholic!!! She knew she was coming here to drink! Yeah she seemed like a real real nice person.. most people do when they are hiding something. It amazed me that she admitted that she should not have left her own state alone because she knew she was coming here to drink and party and that she would be driving herself back home alone... She knew she was coming here to Ga to drink and yet didnt attempt to GET A DAMN ROOM!!!!! She deserves LIFE! Yes, we all make mistakes however if we can say we knew we were going to drink n drive before we left the damn house.. it wasn't a spur of the moment thing...but more like premeditated potential MURDER!!!! Saddest part was she said "she couldn't say that if she was released she wouldn't ever drink again or even drink and drive again....because she was an alcoholic..drinks to ease the pain.. DO NOT LET ANOTHER FAMILY SUFFER because she's an idiot who should have been caught a long long time ago and admits she MIGHT not stop because of this! WOE IS ME.....even if you never gave her a license again she'd still drive.. GIVE HER LIFE!

#25.3.1 Murder?? on 08/10/10 at 04:06 AM

What a ridiculous argument you offer. You stated she was drunk out of her mind and hours later, didn't remember a thing about the accident, then a few sentences later you state she somehow is guilty of "premeditated murder". How ridiculous.

Fact is, she will be dealt with within the statutes of the law, without your ridiculous interpretations taken into consideration. Give it a rest.

#25.3.1.1 Anonymous on 08/10/10 at 07:07 AM

Yes! Premeditated Murder...If She said she came to GA to drink and party but should not come alone because she would have to drive herself back home, then it can/should be considered premeditated murder. Did she know she was going to kill someone, probably not. BUT did she know the consequences for a DUI? Yes! Did she knowingly go to GA to drink, party and fail to get a room to sober up before traveling back home? Yes! Did she willingly and physically get in her car, crank it up, and drive on the interstate which yielded end results of a honest man loosing his life because of her premeditated "partying"? Yes! Sounds pretty premeditated to me.... Just because it wasn't planned for months, doesn't mean it wasn't and can't be premeditated.

#25.4 Sherry on 08/09/10 at 12:11 PM

Loser

#25.5 friend of Frank's on 08/25/10 at 07:56 PM

wake up you idiot! a sweet person does not go out and get blasted, get behind the wheel of a car and hit a unsuspecting man trying to make a living at 100 mph. she has killed an innocent man, destroyed his family, not to mention her's, and ruined her own life! all to go out and have a good time. i sure hope that band was good and the night a lot of fun, it sure did cost a lot of people their lives. Frank is my friend and i have to see him suffer every day for what your "sweet" friend did, so think about that next time you want to defend her!

#26 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 05:29 PM

I think this woman should get the death penalty. Either way its murder.... She choose to drive drunk so she should get the death penalty for taking someone elses life.

#27 673 on 08/08/10 at 08:30 PM

First of all none of you knew her. She never did anything like this b4. She made a stupid mistake and she's going to pay for it. None of your insults will ever bring the victim back whatsoever. I'm sure if she could she would apologies to every person Alan ever knew. And is Alan was as great as the comments about him I'm sure he'd want you to forgive her. Even if she does only get a couple years in prison she will have a hard time either way. For as long as she lives she will always be labeled as the drunk driver and she won't even get peace in her sleep because the fact that she killed an innocent man will forever haunt her dreams because of one bad decision she made. Everyone makes mistakes just some worse then the others so back off!!!!!

#27.1 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 04:55 PM

Your way of (thinking) is VERY MISLEAD. What if it was your son, daughter, mother or father HOW WOULD YOU BE FEELING RIGHT NOW!!!!! Brown knowingly got in that car TRASHED. She is an (ADULT) and knew better and should not only be haunted in her dreams by this but punished to the FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW and then some.

#27.2 A "MISTAKE"??? on 08/09/10 at 06:10 PM

Honey, a "mistake" is when you put too much ketchup on a hamburger, or adding sugar to your fries instead of salt.... Killing someone, intentionally or otherwise, is NOT a mistake. If she's truly remorseful, then instead of apologizing to everyone Buck's ever known, how about her offering to trade places with him? THAT is remorse. The individual who authored post number 25.3 has shed light for us as to the amount of character and integrity that Paige Brown has - which is NONE. She made a CHOICE to get behind the wheel of her Chevy, which resulted in the tragic and untimely death of Buck... She made a CHOICE, (A DECISION), NOT A MISTAKE. If there is any justice left in this world, then I hope and pray that Ms Brown is given the harshest sentence possible, and is only afforded the luxury of parole after 99.999% of her jail time is served. It's just a darn shame that Buck gave his life to save the likes of her - she didn't deserve it. If y'all are really Ms Brown's friends, then do yourselves a favor: Save your words and comments for her, because you won't find a listening ear here who will give you shelter, because you represent everything that we are against.

#27.2.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/09/10 at 08:00 PM

"Honey, a "mistake" is when you put too much ketchup on a hamburger, or adding sugar to your fries instead of salt...."

Statement of the year.

#28 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 09:23 PM

Laura Geiger, A Tennessee woman is facing charges of vehicular homicide and DUI. Out of Lamar County jail. Brown was unhurt and is now in Tennessee. Please put on fire & rescue report. Can you fix that? Not sheriff's report. Larry Waller is wrong. Fix that.

#28.1 why? on 08/09/10 at 06:33 PM

Why go you think this should not be reported under crime or sheriff's report? It does not matter if Brown is now on the moon, what she did is still criminal. How is the sheriff wrong? You do not make sense to normal people.

#28.1.1 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 08:52 PM

Not write. Don't you hear me? She get out of jail and now she free. She pay $45,000. Brown is now in Tennessee. She go home. Don't you hear me? And you did not make any sense.

#28.1.1.1 what? on 08/10/10 at 06:26 AM

I give up, you are simply crazy.

#28.2 Anonymous on 08/10/10 at 06:51 AM

How is Larry Waller wrong??

#29 Anonymous on 08/08/10 at 09:42 PM

Please don't be so quick to think Paige doesn't regret what happened. She was a co-worker of mine as well and she would never want to take anyone's life. Yes, she made a horrible decision but I bet you she feels just as bad as you all want her too! To think you made a bad decision like that your stupid decision and someone else paid the price for it? Someone else doesn't get to live they're life. I'm very sorry for your loss but I am also not trying to say anything she did in anyway was right but just don't be so quick to to cast stones when they're are sooooo many people out there who drive drunk and I'm sure all of us know at least one who does and it could have been them that caused this devastation.

#30 CMM on 08/08/10 at 09:50 PM

Well I was a co-worker with Mrs Brown and this is shocking news t us she is really a good person and a recovering alcoholic she had been dry for a year she is a good person that just made a verry verry bad choice that will haunt her for life yeah she is wrong for driven drunk but who hasent drove drunk I dont wish death on anybodie but im afraid to say she is guilty sooo she deserves what she gets

#30.1 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 04:01 PM

She wasn't dry that early morning...was she

#30.2 Anonymous on 08/10/10 at 04:02 AM

Umm, I haven't driven drunk before.

#31 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 02:29 PM

I grew up with Buck. He was my neighbor as well as my friend. No matter where he went or what state he lived in we ALWAYS stayed in touch. It is hard to beleive that he is gone for the selfishness of one person that didn't have sense enough to know that she was an alcoholic and not to crawl in her car loaded and TRY TO DRIVE. I hope GOD PUNISHES YOU TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF HIS WRATH. To Bucks family our prayers are with you. You will Be MISSED.

#31.1 Anonymous on 08/09/10 at 08:37 PM

Sorry for your loss. But God is a forgiving God. He loves us despite our poor judgment.

#31.1.1 Anonymous on 08/10/10 at 02:34 PM

God is a forgiving God, BUT somestimes you messed up one TOO many times and you used your last chance and than its TOO late for God to give any more chances.

#32 Anonymous on 08/11/10 at 09:32 AM

To the poster who stated. "The individual who authored post number 25.3 has shed light for us as to the amount of character and integrity that Paige Brown has - which is NONE. " I can not say that one can go by the comments of someone who was "IN JAIL" with her. What was that person in there for first of all? How do we know that person wasn't in there for intoxication or something else. The fact that that person was in jail in the first place already says something for their character.

To the poster of #31.1.1... can you please show me where in any faith that it is stated, that God is selfish with his chances, or where it states that once you run out of them you are out of luck?

I personally know Mrs. Brown and have for a very long time. I am not going to say that getting in a car intoxicated was the right choice nor will I say it wasn't wrong of her. I will not say that the fatality couldn't have been avoided, or that I'm not sorry to the family for their loss. I will say that, yes this occurrence is out of character for Mrs. Brown, and yes she made a bad choice that she will have to live with for the rest of her life, but to say that she deserves death is just cruel. She knows what happened, and I know that she is remorseful for it. If she could go back in time, she most likely would have taken someone on the trip with her to avoid the accident all together. Just as a life was taken, hers is now ruined. To all those who say she deserves the death penalty, take that to heart.... her life is ruined. She will always have that record, have you ever tried to get a job with something like that on your record? That's just one of the small things that her future will hold. To give someone death is to end them which doesn't hurt the person, just their family and friends; in the long run they learn nothing from it.

Before anyone can bring up the fact of her being a recovering alcoholic as a slam on her character. Have you ever walked in those shoes? Do you know what that is like or the hardships that a person goes through? You may say a good person never would but that is not true, because everyone has something they use as a crutch whether it be something good or something bad everyone still has it. To be without a drink for over a year is a big feat to a recovering alcoholic, and we all slip up from time to time and do the things we know we shouldn't. Who hasn't cheated on a diet? Same principle, except not as extreme.

I am not condoning her actions, I am just simply stating that she made a bad decision which only shows that she has bad decision making skills, however everyone here is tearing her apart as if she is the worst person to walk on the earth.... She is no Charles Manson, she is not a pedophile who rapes small children for their own pleasure, nor is she the cold blooded murderer you are all trying to make her. She did not get into her car and say "who can I kill today", it was an accident, something she didn't mean to happen, but did because of her bad decision.

As I said, I do not condone her bad decision, I just simply am stating, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." (John 8:7)

#32.1 Anonymous on 08/11/10 at 08:44 PM

Say what you will but a life is lost and one is spared. it seems that the alcoholic always wins.

#33 maconres on 08/12/10 at 03:01 AM

After sitting in traffic for almost 2 hours, I watched as the Cobalt was lifted out from the ditch. I thought to myself, "Wow, I know no one could have survived that, that poor person." But after finding out she was drunk, I don't feel sorry one bit. I know we all make bad decisions, I just hope she learns from it. My heart goes out to the friends and family of this poor innocent guy who lost his life.

#34 anno on 08/13/10 at 11:16 AM

To the co-workers that say this is out of character. Where were you? Ms Brown made the choice to go out of state to see a band and party. She choice this decision to get in the car. She could have got a taxi and go to a hotel. Then Alan would still alive today to be with family. And this was on a Thursday night. Most people do not go out of state to do that. They are usually in bed to go to work the next day. If you are friends you knew where she was going.
Ms Brown has several charges at the time of the accident that resulted in the death of Alan.
#1. Homicide by vechile 1st degree
#2. DUI
#3. Weaving over the roadway
#4. Reckless Driving
The co-workers have all said Ms Brown was a recovering alcoholic and went to rehab. Once an Alcoholic always an Alcoholic. You are always trying to fight the urge for the next drink. And before you go off on me. I am not a drinker. Why is it that only co-workers are coming to her defense?
She should pay the rest of her life in prision for the death of an innocent man. The fines should be a high amount. Her license should have been taken away. Hopefully there is a lot of jail time. Her car was totaled, at least she will not be able to get in it and kill another innocent person. She will always have to deal with what she has done in her mind. I hope she never forgets.
She was from Tenn. and was is Georgia at the time to go hear a band and party. Where was she going? Southbound on I75? Was she going to another state to do the same thing? Was she going home? Driving in the wrong direction? Only she knows. There always more drivers on the road than these 2 vechicles. I can only hope there are many witnesses that can testify against her. Or have already gave statements to the police.
She should have to face Alan's wife and family, the court system and everyone that was involved in this 9 hour delay of traffic. I hope she has to pay for the officers time to work this accident because of her stupidity. And other people that had to clean up this accident. And all the other people involved with there duties resulting from this accident. Other people in this world have more concideration for others than she does. Most of us were trying to get to work, others may need to get to our loved ones, and others were trying to get to our own state from a summer vacation. Some missed Doctors appointments. Some were trying to get to the hospital for our loved ones that were at the end of their life. And because of her, that moment was missed.

#35 Jessica Wolfhope on 08/14/10 at 03:17 PM

First of all i'd like to say Aunt Donna and Uncle Frank I'm sorry to hear about cousin Alan. Second of all I personally don't think anyone has the right to talk about or defend Ms. Brown's actions. It was her fault driving drunk and She should be happy that Alan did all he could to save her sorry ass, i'm just sad that Alan's life was cut short, and all of our time together cut short because of her stupidity!

R.I.P. Alan Percosky. we will miss you

#36 Kevin on 08/15/10 at 12:28 PM

I grew up with Buc,...he was a GREAT guy, and this loss is nothing short of horrific. I have no kinds words for Ms. Brown, you have taken a friend, a son, and a Father away from this world...may you feel the wrath of the consequences of that moment for the remainder of your life.

#37 chrissy on 08/16/10 at 02:38 PM

All my sympathy goes out to my girl mrs. paige brown i love you girl and i know this happened but things will get better im sorry and i hope you get out soon we all miss you back at work:(

#37.1 Anonymous on 08/16/10 at 03:23 PM

This comment is a joke right? This person has to be trolling. There's no way ANY person with ANY since of decency would post something this stupid. You "miss her at work"? Really? I bet the trucker's co-workers miss him at work too. Or how about his family? Im sure his children will "miss him in their life". This stupid bitch killed him, and you miss her at work?

Unreal. I can't believe someone is this short sighted. You "Chrissy" are the epitome of trash. You're a selfish individual and a sorry excuse for a human being. My only hope is that this comment was made by some teenager trying to piss people off on the internet. Otherwise to think that it was a genuine comment is sickening.

#37.1.1 NOT Shelia Tolley on 08/16/10 at 05:10 PM

Thank you for saying this. I agree.

#38 chrissy on 08/16/10 at 03:28 PM

my sympathy goes out to my girl mrs paige brown i love ya girl and i know what you have been going through and i know this just makes things worse i hopeyou get out soon we all miss you back at work:(

#38.1 Anonymous on 08/16/10 at 06:25 PM

Thanks for allowing that same ignorant comment to be posted twice moderators. The first time wasn't enough.

#38.2 Anonymous on 08/25/10 at 10:48 PM

Did you know it took them about 3 hours to get to him. He was buried under the truck and debris. You probably didn't know that and she didn't either.

#39 CSM on 08/16/10 at 03:42 PM

paige is a very sweet and caring person she would help anyone that needed it yeah she made a bad decision but no one on this damm page can judge her the only one that can judge us is god him self anyone who judges another human being is a criminal themselves of the bible and the word people make mistakes everyone on this planet is a sinner no one can say they havent made a wrong decision yeah some one was killed and someone lived but if anyone saw the car they would know no one could survive that crash but she did and she must have for a reason god made a plan for everyone and it was just timefor this guy to go paige still has a purpose on this earth otherwise god would have called her home to This goes out to my girl mrs paige brown i love ya girl and dont listen to anyone and what they got to say you are a good person and your friends and god knows that i love ya and cant wait to see you at work hopefully

#39.1 anon on 08/17/10 at 04:18 PM

Yes someone else can judge her other than God. Did you ever think of the judge in Lamar County GA. Have you forgot about homicide by her vechicle and reckless driving? She does the maximium punishment by law. Who cares if she ever goes back to work? A man died have some respect. Which you don't.

#39.2 Concerned on 08/18/10 at 04:07 PM

I would be embarrassed if I was your (and your irresponsible friend) employer understanding what kind of ignorant people work there…did you graduate high school? You can’t complete a sentence, spell a word correctly, or make any damn sense with your thoughts. Not only are you ignorant from that perspective, but for you to be concerned about seeing your “friend” at work with all that happened is beyond a normal human beings consciousness! Not only did a man lose his life and affect a LOT of people around him, but your “friend” has lost hers too – it’s just unfortunate that we taxpayers have to foot her bill until she eventually rots in prison. With 2 lives lost all you are concerned about is losing a friend to go eat lunch with, get your hair “did”, have someone to talk to at the water cooler, and get drunk together…I’m willing to guess that you are so ignorant that all you are concerned about is missing your “home girl”…you are a waste of a human life as much as your friend!

#39.3 religious BS on 08/25/10 at 08:29 PM

God doesn't have a plan for her, she survived because she was too damn drunk to react. why do you think so many drunk drivers "walk away" or do you think God has a plan for all these idiots that go out, get drunk, kill someone and live? isn't there something else is the bible about thou shalt not kill? looks like your girl screwed up that one. i hope her "purpose" in life is to suffer for a very long time for what she has done and to never have a moments peace again for as long as she lives while doing "God's plan" for her. my only regret in all of this for her is that she didn't do this in Texas, we give stupid ass bitches like this the death penalty for things likes this.

#40 Anonymous on 08/16/10 at 07:16 PM

I am not a co-worker. I am a friend and came to her defense before your comment. I stated I don't agree with her bad decision and what not, but I don't think she deserves death as so many has wished upon her.

#40.1 anon on 08/19/10 at 02:51 PM

Why don't you go to court with her and take the same punishment? I don't think you would feel the same way then. Friend or co-worker!

#41 Anonymous on 08/22/10 at 12:23 AM

This is just one more example of the statement.
If you are going to drive. DON'T Drink.
If you are going to drink. DON'T Drive.
I are drunk and need to drive, Then you are wrong. You don't NEED to drive while drunk. Call a friend, a tow truck, or taxi. In many cases a tow truck doubles as a taxi, Pick you and your car up and return you BOTH safely home. I would say call the cops, but they will likely punish you for doing the right thing by charging you with public intoxication.
When they could inform you of either using a tow truck or going to jail. Your choice on how to spend your money. My personal belief is that people should only drink when at home.

#41.1 Anonymous on 09/27/10 at 11:39 AM

Were you drunk when you typed all that jibberish?

#42 Anonymous on 08/28/10 at 10:05 AM

Anyone have any info on what's going on with this case? I read that Georgia law says she can get 2-20 years based on her past history.

#43 unknown on 09/27/10 at 10:43 AM

She's out. On her way to a divorce. Back to being a drunk.

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