Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 1:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope the officer is not hurt too bad.

Posted by sparky018 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 3:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope he was no seriously injured! I know this will be under investigation but I wander if he had his lights on because he was headed to a call or if it was because he was late getting home or work! Just kind of curious!

Posted by msubulldog (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 4:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He was headed to a domestic dispute call on 2nd street.

Posted by oldschool (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 5:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's a SHAME that the other vehicle just kept going. That goes to show you how much respect they really have. BUT you know when you do dirty, DIRTY comes right back to you so be prepared to answer when it comes yor turn. The Driver of the other vehicle needs to do the right thing and come forward. You know there are cameras on that road right and some of the business.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 6:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope the deputy is okay.

oldschool,

It didn't say that the other car left the scene of the crime. It just says that they didn't know their identification. Maybe the ND just wasn't able to get it. Unless you are privy to some extra information we don't know about. It might turn out that the driver did leave but I don't think we should assume that until it has been reported.

Saying that, if the driver did leave the scene knowingly then they are in deep trouble. If they didn't, then this just sounds like a very unfortunate incident. I know that driver didn't pull in front of that cop on purpose. They were probably just trying to do what a lot of civilians won't do: get out of the way of emergency vehicles.

Posted by nfdaso (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 6:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

1)The slow moving car in the left lane should have been in the right lane. The left lane is for fast moving traffic and emergency use when needed.

2)No, the officer was NOT late going home. He was responding to a call!!! Did you not read the paper? But people such as you will always have something negative to say about officers and emergency personnell. Makes you feel "big" and important.BUT YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO CALL.

Posted by LdyBreez (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For me, I always pull to the side of the road I happen to be on when I see lights or hear sirens. I yeld as much of the road as possible. If that happens to be on the left side of the road, and that officer is trying to pull me over, he will follow me to a safer spot to pull over, if he / she is not after me, I have given them more room than they expected to pass. This is how I was taught to drive.

I will keep this officer and the persons in the domestic dispute he was in route to assist in my prayers.

Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

uh...I didn't read anywhere in the article where it said the officer was on a call, although I don't doubt that he was. The article does not state that, though.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We all tend to read things into an article like this. I pray for the deputy that he is not seriously injured. That's 2 in 2 days I think. People need to really pay attention to other drivers on the road, it is called situational awareness.

Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:42 a.m.

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Posted by docmackel (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

all i can say is this im originally from natchez currently a hosptal corpsman in the military and i drive ambulance here in corpus christi texas,two weeks ago i was responding to a 3 car accident with fatality and it took us 2 more minutes to get to the scene because low lifes cannot turn left or right, no matter how many lights and how loud your siren is u still have retards that fail to yield the right away for emergency personel
we put our lives at stake to save yours the least you can do is move to the side of the road, you never know that call we are responding to can be one of your family members .please pull over

Posted by tessa (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

the people on here that has nothing good to say about police and fire personel need to get a life.... if he was responding to a call of you getting your azz kicked you would not be talking the way you are talking.when YOU need a deputy you dont have nothing bad to say.if you cant say anything positive DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I always yield to sirens and flashing lights. You're so right, docmackel...what are people thinking when they don't move over? Do they think their destination is more important? That just galls me.

I really pray Officer Washington is OK. It bothers me when members of our law enforcement get injured in the line of duty. They put their life on the line to help keep law and order in our world. Bless his heart.

You know, I've been thinking...(oh goodness, kpage is thinking again)... the driver of the other vehicle may have been scared out of their wits and panicked. Didn't know whether to pull right or left. I suppose some people get freaky in the head when this situation happens and they panic. I kinda feel bad for that driver, too, even if he/she was in the wrong.

Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

gene roberts - don't even put that rumor junk on here. I can't stand the he said/she said gossiping people on here. I think if someone smelled alcohol it would of been written in the above.

Posted by lowrider (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does that mean they going to discount those cars? I need a new toy to work on.

Posted by dixiecrat (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HOLY COW! What a bunch of SHEEPLE! Yeah, if the Democrat didn't say it, it didn't happen, right?? The Good Lord help us if you people actually believe that our little local newspaper is the be all-end all of accurate reporting and thorough journalism. The article about the other wreck (on Mon. night) involving a NPD cop car and an innocent driver didn't even get the name of the driver right; much less the facts of what actually happened. Regardless, "investigative reporting" doesn't usually occur with the first article at any paper -- the incident only happened a few hours ago!

Posted by priya (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have rode in ambulances too. I for one have seen other vehicles not yielding the right away or riding up on the back bumper of an ambulance!!!! Do you realize what is inside an ambulance and some are top heavy with all the equipment. People should be more careful even if it is not an emergency that the ambulance is going to.

Posted by Gimmeabreak (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all, I hope the officer is ok. Second of all, this was an accident, why is the driver being crucified by so many-it seems to me that they were trying to get out of the way and just chose the wrong direction. I am 30 years old and I can tell you that when those lights and sirens come on-it makes me nervous (always has and always will) and my first instinct is to move. The driver may have been elderly or just scared by the sirens and lights-i got the impression that they tried to do the right thing but just had bad timing. While it is true that slower drivers should keep right, they may not have been driving slow-the officer was just driving fast to answer a call. That is just the way I see it. I hope all parties involved are okay, and thank you to all of the law enforcement and firemen who risk their lives daily.

Posted by docmackel (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

texas state law is if u dont yield u get a citation, ive seen it happend we were in route to a call and corpus christi police were beside us a truck didnt yield and he got lit up

Posted by realdeal1150 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I too hope the officer is alright but I need to add a little more to the yielding to emergency vehicles. When am emeregency vehicle is responding they are supposed to drive with "due regard", for the other traffic. They are enroute to an emergency which may be one of your own family members but also they are asking for you to pull to the right as they approach. In Louisiana the law says all slow moving traffic must be in the right lane and the inside or left lane is to be used for passing, turning, or emergency vehicles. Most people get in a lane and never look back so the emergency vehicle is not seen approaching then when they realize it's there they panic and hit the median or push someone else off the highway. You should check you rear view mirrow every few seconds, if you are on the inside lane in order to be aware of what is behind you. Emergency vehicle drivers must also use common sense and be aware of what they are approaching and how people may react so it takes both parties to make sure everyone is safe. A wrecked emergency vehicle is now part of another problem. Please remember to drive in the outside lane and watch your mirrors so we all arrive alive.

Posted by ncogg (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

wow, i hope the deputy was okay.

Posted by froggie (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Can someone update us on the deputy? I hope he is ok. I'm surprised there was no mention of his condition. If everyone would read the article, it clearly states that there was an eye witness to the entire accident from start to finish. If he (or she) thought the deputy was at fault, I seriously doubt they would have lied about it. Let's try and think positive and pray for the deputy.

Posted by natchez500 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

thank god for these men and women who do the job for us the deputy should be in our prayers

Posted by jack (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i ahve heard that the person causing this wreck left the scene does anyone know who they are and yes natchez500 the deputy is in my prayers also as well as the whole adams sheriff office

Posted by LocustStorm (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HEY - y'all spelled D'Evereaux wrong - AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

I'm disgusted.

Posted by natchez1 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

These are rather old "brand new cars" 3 2007's and a 2006. The 2009 model's are almost out. $ 30,000 damage for four new cars including a totaled one seems a little low too.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

if a cop comes up on you from behind with his lights on

you yield to the right so he can pass on the left

by law officers can only pass on the left and usually will hold back before having to pass on the right because that is usually against procedure for law enforcement

this fool should be given a ticket for pulling over to the left lane and not allowing the office room to safely pass on the left

I hope the sheriff deputy's camcorder was on and they are able to read the tag and arrest this guy and give him a ticket for failure to yield to an officer, reckless driving, driving without a license, no insurance and put his lame @#*& in jail.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just reread the article and according to the eyewitness the sheriff was in the right lane, the other in the left, officer approached and the other driver pulled to the left getting in front of the officer, which is an illegal move on the citizen driver's part. The officer had no choice but to cut back to the right to avoid rearending the citizen driver.

However if the officer remained in the right lane, with the citizen in the left, officer approached and the citizen pulled to the right to allow officer to pass on left, then officer stayed in right and then turned more to the shoulder to avoid the collision, then the officer was at fault for attempting to pass on the right .

Usually procedure is to only pass on the left, even at high speed.

Sounds like the officer made a mistake. It's hard to say from the way the article reads.

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For once in my life I am actually at lose of words.
I will say with the cocky attitude police drive I'm surprised this is the first time it's happened or been reported.
Seriously I'm thankful no one was injuried real bad.

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone can have an accident. I'm glad no one was killed.

Posted by acedog (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

first of all i hope everybody involved in this accident is ok! because at the end of the day its just that a accident. thats why we have insurance. as far as who is wrong? its the deputy. just because your running blue lights to get to a call it dosen't give you the right of away. you are simply asking the other drivers on the road to let you buy?,but you as a officer must be patient and let the other vehicles get out of the way. what good are your going to do rushing to a call and kill your self on the way there.also this deputy is no stranger to accidents. i beleive he had three or four wrecks when he work for the old sheriff.

Posted by Razzmatazz (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey realdeal, they can't check their rearview mirror because they are on the cell phone in the wrong lane just talking away with no regard to the safety of others!!!!!!!! I think there should be a law against talking on a cell phone while driving and driving in the left lane. In Kansas if you drive in the left lane for other than passing, you WILL get a ticket. Stupid is as stupid does.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

acedog, you are way wrong

law enforcement with lights on means you are required by law to yield, and normally that means pull to the right, however sometimes for safety you may have to pull to the left onto the median, such as in the case of a traffic jam in which case the lanes should split and allow the office to cut through the middle

I always yield and pull to the right , that is normal procedure in moving traffic, and it is also the law, and it is procedure in most law enforcement departments

in fact many officers will not pass on the right at all, they will wait behind until you allow them to pass on the left,

it sounds to me like the office (bless him for his service) failed to stay safe and when the idiot citizen driver failed to yield, in the officer's attempt to answer the call quickly went ahead to pass on the right, and then the idiot cut back in front - thus the wreck

hope the got his tag on video and find him and ticket him for leaving the scene, failure to yield, reckless driving, etc, probably had a suspended license and no insurance too

if you ever go to municipal court, you will be shocked how many cases of driving with suspended license and no insurance there are-- LOTS!!

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if the other citizen driver cut in front of the officer on purpose?

He/she may have intentionally done that to get a lawsuit or some other foolishness. Or just out of spite cause a lot of pinheads have a real hate for law enforcement.

you never know these days

Posted by acedog (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kroger ---- of course that is what a driver supposed to do when they noticed a emergency a vehicle approaching them,but still its that officer responsibility to be patient and wait until they move ,lights and a siren dose not instantly give you the right of way. it depends on circumstances and the ability of the other drivers to safely get out of the emergency vehicle's way. again its the emergency vehicle responsibilty to make sure he can proceed through traffic safely.

Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Support your NPD, the ACSO, and the MHP! Just remember, your LIFE may be on the "line" one day! Think about it?

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I get so sick of people bad talking our law enforcement officers. Take a moment and put yourself in their shoes. They take an oath to put their lives on the line to save yours. If something goes wrong with your family and you need help who do you call. No one on this page knows the severity of the call this man was responding to, it could have been someone being held at gunpoint. If it were me I would want them to get there as fast as possible. People put yourselves in these brave men and women's shoes, the only difference is you dont have the guts to do what they are doing day in and out. But, you can come on here and hide behind your usernames and critique everthing they do. People have accidents everyday, and police officers are just like you and me, PEOPLE. I wish a speedy recovery to you Deputy Washington. and may God watch over all police officers, deputies, emts, troopers, and firemen(THANK YOU)

Posted by froggie (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said, rep08.

Posted by happybunny (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope they catch the driver that cut him off. Why on earth would he pull in front of a police car with their lights on. I hope the deputy is OK.

Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i hope the officer is doing fine:however officers shouldn't abuse their authority.most of the time they put lights on because they don't want to stay at the red lights or be in traffic.

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Doubled do you know this for a fact or are you assuming. And if you do know it for a fact please enlighten the rest of us.

Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i have seen this many of times.i am sure others have also.

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well doubled I used to think like you, and Im sure others on here think like you, until I asked an officer about that years ago(in a jokingly way). And very seriously he explained. He said if he gets a call, for instance a disturbance, that has all the factors of turning into a bad situation, but hasn't yet. He said he will turn his lights on to get through traffic or an intersection to get to the disturbance before it can turn bad, because it is easier to difuse an altercation before it happens rather than figure out what happened after it is over. and that made a lot of sense to me. So Im sure you've seen it, but do you really know why it was done?

Posted by darylwalker (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

§ 63-3-809. Procedure upon approach of authorized emergency vehicles; duty of driver of emergency vehicle.

(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.

(2) Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when such vehicle is giving a signal by use of flashing, blinking, oscillating or rotating lights, as authorized under Section 63-7-19, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall:

(a) Proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or

(b) Proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and being prepared to stop, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.

Posted by darylwalker (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

(3) Upon approaching a stationary recovery vehicle or a highway maintenance vehicle, when such vehicle is giving a signal by use of authorized flashing lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall:

(a) Proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary recovery vehicle or the highway maintenance vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least four (4) lanes with not less than two (2) lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or

(b) Proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and being prepared to stop, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.

(4) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:

(a) "Highway maintenance vehicle" means a vehicle used for the maintenance of highways and roadways in this state and is:

(i) Owned or operated by the Department of Transportation, a county, a municipality or other political subdivision of this state; or

(ii) Owned or operated by a contractor under contract with the Department of Transportation, a county, a municipality or other political subdivision of this state;

(b) "Recovery vehicle" means a truck that is specifically designed for towing a disabled vehicle or a combination of vehicles.

(5) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine:

(a) Of not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00); or

(b) Of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) if violation of this section results in:

(i) Property damage to the emergency vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle or recovery vehicle; or

(ii) Bodily injury to the driver or a passenger of any such vehicle.

(6) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, a recovery vehicle or a highway maintenance vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway.

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8199; Laws, 1938, ch. 200; Laws, 2007, ch. 315, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 2007.

Posted by darylwalker (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now that you know the law, let me say that on many occasions I've been in a situation where I'm in my patrol car with lights and siren running behind a car that for some odd reason just refused to move over. Maybe they were thinking to themselves, "I'm the only car on the road and the right lane is clear. Why doesn't he go around me?" What happened to this deputy is EXACTLY why. People tend to panic when they glance up and notice blue lights flashing behind them and make erratic choices in what to do. I've been behind a vehicle on the interstate with my lights and siren going driving behind a it for over a mile before he realized I was back there. What'd he do when he noticed? He came to a complete stop in the left hand lane of the interstate.

You'd be surprised at some of the things we see people do.

You should always travel in the right lane unless passing a slower moving vehicle, turning, or passing an emergency/maintenance/recovery vehicle on the side of the road. Not only is this the law, but it do a great deal to prevent incidents like this from happening.

Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rep08 if that was the case. why is it once their passed the red light or traffic they turn their lights off? only to go and park their car or go to a convience store.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is everyone crucifying this person for being in the left lane. If they were travelling on D'Evereaux toward north Natchez, then you must get in the left lane because the right lane ends past the old weigh scales red light when 61B merges into 61. Most of us have sat at that light with about 10 cars in the left lane and none in the right except for one or two who want to beat the merge. You people need to get a life for going off on an unknown driver when you don't even know the circumstances. Maybe they were getting ready to take a left towards MLK. When they heard the sirens and saw blue lights, they could have panicked and jerked over in the right lane thinking they were doing the right thing and getting out of his way. I've had then fly up on me before I knew it and had to get out of their way. Everyone just needs to quit stoning people without knowing the whole story.

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree swapmeet. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT. Just thank God no one got seriously hurt. None of you were in either car, so noone knows what happened, but the two involved. Doubled from now on (since you see it so often) why dont you start reporting it. No since in bashing them if you dont do anything about it. The way you people bash the very people that may save our lives one day or stop a burglar from breaking into our homes, or arrest a drunk driver before he has the chance to kill an innocent family, I couldnt do it because I wouldnt give a rat's butt about you people after reading these and past comments that have been posted.

Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rep08! no sense of reporting it. when i lived in natchez years ago i drove school buses i had police come around my bus with my stop sign out. the police lady stopped beside me she looked ashamed she covered her mouth smiled and kept going so thy know better .just covered by their badge!defend them all you want some good and some bad!!!

Posted by blueeydlady101 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IT sounds to me like the driver was trying to get out of the way and both vehicles went in the same direction. The other driver could be confused on what actually happened. I feel like he or she will come forward and tell his or her side of the story once they calm down.
I hope the officer is recovering well and that he wasn't hurt very badly.We all need to send prayers up for all parties that were involved in this very unfortunate accident.

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Exactly in every city and in every state there are good and there are bad. But, you have to seperate the two. Do you group all your past relationshps with your current one? You cant look at one bad apple and determine all are bad. 95% or more of officers are good. What would the world or the city look like without them. All Im saying doubled is that they are people with husbands, wives, and children too. I just think when God created them he did a little extra, and I appreciate that. And when I read that one of them have been hurt in the line of duty I feel for them and their families. Just imagine if you were the wife or mother of this man getting a call or knock on the door with this news. These men and women leave home for work and kiss their families goodbye not knowing if they will ever return from work, and I appreciate that. They sacrafice their families for us, the public, for peanuts. We look at spoiled athletes, and movie stars as heroes, but if someone is breaking into your house a 3 am who do we call. And on some of the calls that we hear about I know they have to be afraid, but they handle it. They see dead children, they see dead adults, they see abused children and adults, but they push on. I for one couldn't do that. And they have to fight to get paid over 30000 a year. For me I just think they deserve a little RESPECT, because I APPRECIATE THEM. And I will defend them, and I hope when you do need them they are that hero for you, not that arrogant s.o.b. that you precieve them to be. And I hope it never happens to you, but if it does I hope they do put their lights on and go through that red light to get to you if you are in need.

Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:34 p.m.

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Posted by doubled (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

REPO8 THE TRUTH HURTS! YOU MUST BE ONE OR RELATIVED TO A NO GOOD ONE! NOT ALL COPS IS BAD THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE. THEY ARE A FEW ON EVER FORCE. NO MATTER WHAT CITY OR STATE.SO GOD BLESS THEM ALL INCLUDING YOU.

Posted by texasranger (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

knew a guy once that moved to Natchez from Virginia,,,his insurance rates jumped dramatically. He asked his agent why his insurance was so much. He said you moved to Adams county in Natchez,Ms. It,s a big time party town,and has one of the highest frivilous lawsuit rates in the country.

Posted by texasranger (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you bleeding to death in a ditch,you sure will have a big smile on your face when the law comes or any emergency personel. They have a very hard,and sometimes totally thankless job with very little pay.

Posted by rep08 (anonymous) on June 19, 2008 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I must have touched a nerve.

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on June 20, 2008 at 12:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

rep08 why are you on the defense? there are good cops and bad cops sadly there are more bad than good these days. Alot of them hide behind that badge thinking they are bill bad a@@ because they have a bagde noone can do anything to them they can do what they want. But, in the same breath there is a few that isn't like that..

Thank God for the good ones....

Our insurance jumped also when we moved here from Jackson,ms.... I could not believe it.

Posted by sparky018 (anonymous) on June 20, 2008 at 1:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

NFDSO, I simply asked a question. I read the article. It never surprises me anymore with the PD or SO because i see them turn on there lights just to go through red lights then turn them back off when they get through! I never meant to sound big! That is why i said I was just kind of curious! You must be a guilty party to get offensive!

Posted by sdaafrye (anonymous) on June 20, 2008 at 3:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First the law (see below) states that you must yield to audible siren, it makes no mention of blue lights. If the officer had his blue lights on and no siren then the officer was wrong for driving without his siren. I do not know if the siren was on or off and would not want to guess on that. There is no law requiring emergency vehicles to pass on the right or left. The statue only requires that audible siren is used and that the officer must ensure that it is safe to proceed through an intersection. Operating with blue lights and siren does not give the officer the automatic right to blow the intersection it is his responsibilitiy to ensure that his actions are safe.

63-3-809. Procedure upon approach of authorized emergency vehicles; duty of driver of emergency vehicle.

Statute text

(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

(2) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

Posted by emissary (anonymous) on June 23, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Natchez Democrat spelled Scottie Rodgers name wrong.