Deer blamed for fatal wreck
By Eddie West
Staff Writer
A deer is being blamed for a fatal motorcycle accident which claimed the life of a man in the Defeated community.
The wreck occurred around 2:30 p.m., Friday, on Lakeside Drive.
The victim was identified as Wayne Crump, 44, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
“The victim was driving a 2006 Kawasaki VNE motorcycle north on Lakeside Drive when it was struck by a deer. The victim’s motorcycle left the roadway on the right side, striking a mailbox and a tree, according to a THP report.
The victim was thrown from the motorcycle into a yard where he was deceased at the scene.
Crump, who was wearing a helmet, was traveling alone.
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Wayne crump JR was a beautiful soul who will forever be part of Carthage. i will forever miss my baby brother. thank you to the TNSP for their careful handling of this extremely delicate situation for my family. we are eternially in debt to the state police and the town of Carthage. take good care of my baby brother Carthage.
thank you
– Jeremy
Was there, or will there be service for Wayne? Can you call me at 213 451 3450 or email me at [email protected]? Thank you.
Was or will there be a service for Wayne? Please email me at: [email protected]
He was one of the best human beings I’ve ever meant in my life.Known him since 17 and the friendship was always the same no matter how much time in-between talking.Lost contact few years ago to talk on phone and havent seen him in 10+ years and know if I could reach him he’d be there to talk to like it wa yesterday we hung out.Sorry to hear this and this way.He left a mark in this world for sure.Will be missed.
Wayne,
I am saddened to hear of your passing. You were a bright and beautiful soul, my friend. Much love.