Traffic accident leads to death of Gilbertsville man Tuesday morning

fatalaccident-motorcycleDRAFFENVILLE – The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of a traffic accident shortly after 8:00am Tuesday morning. Deputies Steven Oakley and Jason Ivey were dispatched to Hwy 68 east of Draffenville in the area of Marshall County High School and Christian Fellowship.

According to the report filed by Deputy Oakley, a truck driven by Billy D. Wyatt, age 85, of Benton was eastbound on US 68. A motorcycle driven by David A. Hercula, age 57, of Gilbertsville was westbound on US 68. Wyatt made a left hand turn into a private drive. Hercula tried to stop but was unable to do so and struck the truck in the passenger side.

Mr. Hercula was declared deceased at the scene by Deputy Coroner Barry Taylor.

Deputy Nathan Maxlow was called to the scene to perform a crash reconstruction and detailed investigation.