Gainesville man killed in White County accident

HELEN - A 46-year old Gainesville man was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday  night in  White  County.  White County Corner Ricky Barrett identified the victim as  Richard Damon Pursley, a former resident of Cleveland.   

According to reports, the accident occurred around 9:20.  Pursley was the only person on the motorcycle when it ran off the road, just south of Helen.  The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.