Close Menu
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
What's Hot

Woodgett rushes for 218 yards in GMC’s 84-12 win on Saturday, other former Trojans also perform well across college football

September 15, 2025

23-year-old female jailed after she allegedly forces her way into ex’s home, fires a gun

September 15, 2025

Interested in making a difference in Douglas?

September 15, 2025
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok
Trending
  • Woodgett rushes for 218 yards in GMC’s 84-12 win on Saturday, other former Trojans also perform well across college football
  • 23-year-old female jailed after she allegedly forces her way into ex’s home, fires a gun
  • Interested in making a difference in Douglas?
  • It’s time for Tyreek Hill and the Kansas City Chiefs to reunite
  • Rotary recognizes Wiregrass Student of the Month, hears 9/11 presentation
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Pinterest
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Douglas NowDouglas Now
Home»News»Pedestrian killed leaving jail
News

Pedestrian killed leaving jail

Jerry A. HudsonBy Jerry A. HudsonJune 24, 20145 Views
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link
Follow Us
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Source: Coffee County Jail
Gary Wayne Smith
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link

Coffee County Sheriff Doyle Wooten confirmed this week that a pedestrian was tragically killed after being hit by a moving vehicle shortly after the individual had bonded out of the Coffee County Jail.

Sixty-year-old Gary Wayne Smith left the jail on foot during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21, after being released on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Sheriff Wooten stated law enforcement officials initially came in contact with Smith Friday evening when an officer with the Douglas Police Department stopped him on suspicion of a traffic violation.

“The officer thought (Smith) might have been having some mental issues because of his erratic behavior,” the sheriff said. “He requested a county deputy to the scene to give Mr. Smith a ride home.”

A short time after deputies transported Smith home, they received a 911 dispatch back to the residence in reference to a domestic dispute. At that time, Smith was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, the sheriff stated.

Wooten added that, once Smith  was processed at the jail, he was allowed to contact a bonding company and was released shortly thereafter on a copy of charges. Smith was struck by a vehicle and killed minutes later.

The incident occurred within the Douglas city limits. However, Police Chief Gary Casteloes deferred any questions regarding the accident to the Georgia State Patrol, which is investigating the matter.

State patrol officials had yet to release any further details as of Tuesday.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Copy Link
Douglas Now Profile Pic
Jerry A. Hudson

Related Posts

Woodgett rushes for 218 yards in GMC’s 84-12 win on Saturday, other former Trojans also perform well across college football

September 15, 2025

23-year-old female jailed after she allegedly forces her way into ex’s home, fires a gun

September 15, 2025

William “Billy” Ernest Price Jr., 64

September 15, 2025

Comments are closed.

Top Posts

Convicted child molester allegedly gets drunk, lends truck to girlfriend, forgets and reports it stolen, then gets arrested for failure to register

February 19, 202573,828 Views

18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction process

October 27, 202467,578 Views

Dollar General employees catch 58-year-old female allegedly trying to pay for merchandise with movie money

August 27, 202566,396 Views

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

November 11, 202446,062 Views
RSS Latest Headlines from Fox News
  • Why blaming ‘the left’ is easier than deterring violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder
  • WATCH: Clemson student caught on video appearing to mock Charlie Kirk after assassination
  • Chargers defeat Raiders on the road behind Justin Herbert's 2 touchdown passes
  • FBI Director Kash Patel reveals details about alleged Kirk assassin's texts
  • Charlie Kirk vigils held at universities across America following assassination of conservative activist
Follow us on Social Media!
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Pinterest
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Pinterest
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
© 2025 Coffee County Broadcasters, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Newell Media

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.