A local student lost his life in a car accident Monday.

John David Yates Goodall, 16, was traveling traveling east on Wagers Mill Road, attempting to cross Highway 16 West to Dr. Elliot Road, when he was struck by an oncoming Dodge Durango SUV traveling north towards Whitesburg, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

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Goodall’s Toyota Celica came to an uncontrolled rest approximately 140 feet north of the area of impact, facing east, while the SUV overturned onto its left side after striking the Celica on the east shoulder of the road.

Goodall was pronounced dead after being transported to Piedmont Newnan Hospital, according to Coweta Coroner Richard Hawk.

The driver of the Durango was identified as Charles Brinson, 27, of Douglasville.

Brinson was injured and transported to Tanner Medical Center. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.

Goodall was a rising Junior at Newnan High School.

Newnan Principal Chase Puckett recalled Yates as a pleasant young man who got along with everyone.

Pukcett said he’s spoken with Goodall’s family and shared that the "NHS faculty, students, and community are lifting her and the family up in our thoughts and prayers."

A relative has created a GoFundMe to help with the funeral costs.