A truck driver named Arthur Waldrip has been sentenced to 15 years after a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a pastor on I-75 in Macon, Georgia.
The accident: On April 30, 2020, Waldrip was adjusting his radio while driving and took his eyes off the road for more than 20 seconds. During that time, his truck traveled over 100 yards before crashing into the car of 70-year-old pastor Clifford Scott.
- Video from the truck's internal cameras showed Waldrip's sustained distraction before the collision.
- Pastor Scott was tragically killed in the crash, which scattered debris across the highway.
The legal proceedings: Waldrip pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide. The prosecution and defense debated over the length of time he should serve behind bars, with the judge ultimately deciding on six years in prison and the rest on probation, reported 13wmaz News.
Community reaction: Pastor Scott was remembered as a beloved figure in his community, and his death impacted many friends and family.
Waldrip will begin serving his prison sentence, with eligibility for probation after six years.