State Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr. severely injured in Sea-Doo collision
State Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr., 49, sustained severe injuries after a relative hit the back of his Sea-Doo with his own, authorities said. Gudger was injured when Garlan Gudger III, 21, hit the rear of his Sea-Doo at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday in the Little Crooked Creek portion of Lewis Smith Lake, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett confirmed Friday.