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Family of high school wrestler killed in crash forgives driver

A high school wrestler was killed over the weekend in a car crash and his family is telling Channel 2 Action News they forgive the driver.

John Goodall, known by his classmate as "Yates," only had his car for a few days before the crash. The teen was glad to get his license because his parents helped him get a car.

The other driver in the crash has been identified as Charles Brinson, 27.

Authorities say no drugs or alcohol were involved, but his view was obstructed.

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"I just want him to find peace with it. That’s what we’re doing," said Goodall's mother, Olivia.

Goodall describes her son as a good student and a star on the Newnan High School wrestling team. She said he loved to fish and he loved his family.

"I don’t know what I’m supposed to do without him," she said.

His siblings are still in shock and they’re just trying to hold it together for their parents and their brother.

"He was full of energy and was always trying to make somebody laugh when they were upset and and that’s why I’m just trying to be happy," she said.

The Newnan High School wrestling team honored Yates Goodall n Tuesday night at a huge gathering. People in the community are doing what they can to support the family.