GILMER COUNTY, GA. (THECOUNT) — Larry Walker has been identified as the victim in a weekend accident Saturday evening.

Walker, whose age was not provided, is being mourned by the Gilmer Middle School community after dying in an accident Saturday.

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Gilmer County Schools released the following statement:

It is with the heaviest of hearts and many prayers that we make our community aware of the passing of beloved Gilmer Middle School Principal, Larry Walker, following a tragic accident late yesterday.

We wake this morning deeply saddened and shocked. Our district is in the process of making arrangements for counselors and out local ministry to help out staff and students in this time of great sadness. source

The Gilmer Middle School gym will be open with counselors and members of our local ministry available.