A local construction worker is facing a long recovery after a dirt bike accident. To help offset his mounting medical bills and provide for his family, a fundraiser car/bike show will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Josh Woody, 28, was injured in a head-on collision with another rider on November 2. He was riding dirt bikes in a community field with friends in the area. He was riding with his much younger cousin, going slow and letting her have a chance to ride like the big kids.
Fortunately, he was riding at a slower speed, when he saw a dirt biker going full tilt toward them. With little time to react, he tried to swerve out of the way, realizing they weren’t going to be able to dodge the oncoming biker. Josh was able to think quickly, grabbed the little girl, and threw her into the taller grass on the side. In saving her life, he took the full impact of the collision with his body twisted to get her out of the way.
The crash left him with many injuries including a broken collarbone, femur, tibia, and fibula. He’s had surgery and has pins holding the bones together. Doctors anticipate Josh will be out of work for at least six months, unable to do his physically demanding construction job. Josh doesn’t have health insurance.
He cares for his mother and disabled brother and has three children. He already has over $20,000 in hospital bills.
The car/bike show will raise money to help Josh and his long-time girlfriend, Camryn Williams, support their family during his recovery. There is also a need to provide Christmas for his children.
The entry fee is $20. The event is held in Dahlonega, Georgia at Yahoola Creek Park.
There will be hotdogs, a bake sale, raffles, a silent auction, and more.
Organizers encourage everyone to support Josh and donate what they can. A GoFundMe page has been set up for those who can’t attend the event but would still like to help: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-josh-woody-heal-and-support-his-family
