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Man killed in Saturday morning one-car wreck

Published Sunday, June 8, 2008

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man was killed Saturday morning in a one-car accident on Old Washington Road.

Kendrick Grays, 26, of 114 Opal Drive, was traveling eastbound in a 1984 Oldsmobile on Old Washington Road near Lafitte Street when his car veered into a tree near the road intersection, according to Natchez Police Chief Mike Mullins.

Grays was transported to Natchez Regional Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Preliminary tests show that Grays had a blood alcohol level of .15, nearly twice the state limit of .08.

Grays also did not have a license to drive, Mullins said.

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Posted by dottie (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PATHETIC!!!!!!!

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Needless death.

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 9:18 a.m.

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Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am with youkpage needless death......I will have the family in my prayers....

Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 9:28 a.m.

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Posted by picture_music101 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Alchol kills.Dont drink and drive...i would prefer to not do it at all.

Posted by obamayamama (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mean comments, the guy may have been a hooptie drunk driver, but he was still a young man. I am now waiting for someone to come on here and defend his right. Someone always does.

Posted by mz_walker (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i am with you on that obamayamama. You people should not be makin these mean and stupid comments about this. This is really not something to laugh and joke about. No matter what the case may have been a life was still lost. I'd hate for it to be you next...

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mz walker I am staff on a Marine only website. I have had little brothers dying almost every day for 5 years. Sympathy comes easy from me for some but hard for others. Unless you are hard you don't make it.

Posted by dwhitley (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Once again, I repeat what I said about the last tragedy only POSITIVE comments should be allowed especially to sensitive stories. You wouldn't want anyone to make these type of comments if this was your family. So wake up people God is trying to tell this area something. Are you listening?

Posted by thick1982 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You are RIGHT mz_walker, People leave mean comments and they never know when it's their turn. Be mindful of what you say. Today was his day but tomorrow might be yours. You wouldn't want anybody to say mean things about you or a family member if they died in an accident.

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't believe someone would make comments like some of these idiots have. What ever happen to respect for the dead? This was a human, someones son. Imagine the pain his parents are feeling. If you want to make sick remarks go make it to someone that can defend themself. I have no idea who this young man was, but I do have enough common sense to respect his family.

Posted by mz_walker (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hardcorps i understand what you are saying but people have got to start thinking about what they write on here. This young man's family is going to be reading this and looking at all of the stupid things that people are posting on this story. It's hard enough that they are having to go thru this then to get on the net and read all of this nonsense just makes it that much harder for them. Bottom line if you are not going to have anything nice or sympathetic to say dont say it at all. I mean thats just how i feel about the situation. Think about his FAMILY as well right now.

Posted by LadyKayla (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sad to see such a young life go. But it was his own fault. Let this be a lesson learned to all of you other drunk drivers. Don't drink and drive.

My condolences to this young mans family.

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I understand what everyone is saying about have respect for his family.....Doesn't change the fact that it was a needless death...He could have just as easy hit one of your children or grandchildren and killed them.....Like i said in my above post My prayers will be with the family...

Posted by Gimmeabreak (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dottie, that was very uncalled for. I hope his family doesnt read these, they are already in enough pain. We have all made mistakes, unfortunately he made a few that ended up taking his life. I hope nothing bad ever happens to anyone you know or love and then someone makes insensitive comments such as yours...talk about adding insult to injury. Do you think that his family doesnt know that he made poor choices. I hope you went to church after you posted that ugly comment.

Posted by HotG (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'am family member of the deceased who lost his mother 10 years ago this month our family is going thru enough pain so just keep us in your prayers thanks . Well, I didn't get a chance to read the remarks that was made, but I'am glad they was remove. My family don't need the ignorance. For all who send their sympathy we thank you , so much, and for the others we will pray for you as well.

Posted by veroniss (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I used to drink and drive years ago,but I dont drink anymore because of Jesus.I did not know the Lord then,and I did some stupid things myself.IM praying for the family they need it.No one on this earth is perfect.When you think you are thats when things start to happen to you.Pray for the Family.GOD BLESS TO ALL

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK mz walker you got my post removed. Congrats. The PC ND will do anything some people ask.
I dream about a world of roses and lollipops and cotton candy and everything perfect too. IT'S NOT!!!

Posted by tqueen (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew Jermaine well....may God be with his family during their time of bereavement.....Stay Encourage and lean not to your own understanding. Whatever the cause was, the fact still remains that he was someone son, father, brother, uncle and cousin...So atleast have respect for his family...R.I.P Jermaine!!!!!!

Posted by Fonzarosa (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is strange when a person doesn't quite know the law as written by and lobbied by M A D D forced into law by the Congress of the United States from .10 to.08 then you have to live with it. It amounts to two beers 12oz or two 4oz glass's of wine or 2oz of Liquor
40 % by volume 80 proof in thirty minutes you are drunk in America People

Posted by dottie (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To all of you, I offer my sincere apology. I failed
to express the sadness I felt while reading this. I
merely meant it is pitiful to have had this happen
to anyone. It didn't occur to me my simple comment
could be misconstruded. Again, please accept my apology. I could never have made a caustic remrk.

Posted by NtzMom55 (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to the family for this young man's tragic death. It is a blessing that no one else was involved in this accident.

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I will add that prayers and good thoughts are out to this man's family.

Posted by dottie (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gimmeabreak, please go back and read my ONE WORD
comment again. I don't understand how that word
added insult to injury. According to Websters New
World Dictionary, my simple comment was not out of
line. Nevertheless, I regret offending you and any
others.

I've read your comment again and feel perhaps it
was addressed to Dottie by error. Anyone agree?

Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on June 8, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God be with this man's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.

Posted by dfbrown68 (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 1:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew Jermaine as an employee. He was a very manerable young man. I know that he will be greatly missed by his family. My prayers are definitely with his family. It's time to get it right with the Lord. As you can see, God don't have no respectable age. Within the last 2 weeks we have had so many young people getting killed by accidents. Let's get right. We don't know the time or the place. I pray we will be ready for his return

Posted by momoftwo23 (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of this young man. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Posted by msvls (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart and prays goes out to the family and love ones. Although it may seem hard try to keep your head up and lean on God.

Posted by iluvntz (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Jermaine. He was a father, and a good person. Im sure he didnt think this was gonna happen to him. And i cant believe it did but for his family im sorry his life had to end this way. He wont be forgotten!!

Posted by iluvivy (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

my thoughts and prayers are with the family

Posted by itsallaboutme (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

my prayers are with the family and also the friends of Jermaine just keep your head up and know he's in a better place

Posted by MissMagnolia (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You folks are heartless and I guess you have never experienced the lost of a close loved one.
Yes, it was a 1 car accident but anything could have happened on that road.

But everything you think does not need to come out of your mouth. My thoughts and prayers to the family during your time of bereavement.

Posted by sparky018 (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Posted by Gimmeabreak (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dottie,
You didnt offend me, I just took the comment you left the wrong way. I thought you were calling this young man (and not the sad situation) pathetic. So for that, I apologize but keep in mind-I dont need to be referred to Webster's Dictionary for the definitions of words-I know what pathetic means. Thanks

Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on June 9, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I and most of everyone who posts on here have a relative, friend, enemy, someone who drink and drive. The only thing different than mine is that they make it home safe.

I want the family to stick together at this time, hold each other's hands, and get through this. It's raining on you all now, and your storm is over you now, but can you imagine what your rainbow would look like.

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