Kourtney Whitehead Dies in Bleckley County Motorcycle Crash on November 8, 2025

On November 8, 2025, Kourtney Whitehead, aged 20 of Cochran, Georgia, was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on Daisy Adams Road in Bleckley County. The Georgia State Patrol reported that the motorcycle, operated by 20-year-old Tyler Wilcox, lost control while navigating a curve at excessive speed. The vehicle departed the roadway, colliding with a street sign and a large tree before coming to rest. Whitehead, who was a passenger, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. Authorities have emphasized caution for drivers in the area and continue to examine factors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the dangers associated with high-speed motorcycle operation on rural roadways, particularly when protective equipment is not utilized.