On August 23, while he was directing school traffic, a car ran into Banks County Deputy Joe Williams. The accident sent the school safety officer to the hospital. He was treated and released the same day but is still recovering from lingering ailments.
On Friday, September 8, Deputy Williams returned to the sheriff’s office and recorded a brief video update on his recovery.
“I’m here today to let you all know I appreciate all the concerns for me,” he said.
Williams says he’s still experiencing trouble with his left knee. He’s waiting on an MRI to find out what course of treatment to follow. Still, he said, he hopes to “be back to directing traffic and protecting our kids fairly soon.”
The driver of the Crown Victoria that struck Williams was from Rabun County. Francis Small, Jr. told deputies he never saw the deputy.
The Georgia State Patrol’s public information office says Small was charged with failing to comply with a lawful order.
Immediately following the incident, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office posted a notice about the injured deputy to its Facebook page. Hundreds of people offered condolences and prayers.
On Friday, Deputy Williams asked people to keep praying for him. “And like I said, I appreciate all the concerns you all had for me,” he said.
