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MHP Releases Details, Findings in Hervey Fatal Car Crash
Anthony Hervey’s profile picture on Facebook, dated July 7.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has completed its investigation concerning the traffic crash that claimed the life of black Confederate flag activist Anthony Hervey of Water Valley. The well-known Oxford figure was killed on July 19.
Investigators say Hervey, 49, was the driver of a 2005 Ford Explorer traveling westbound in the left lane of US278 inside Lafayette County.
A reconstruction of the crash shows the Explorer left the roadway at the crossover section of US278 and County Road 285 then continued down into the median south of US278. The Explorer reentered US278, crossed both westbound lanes and continued off the right shoulder of US278. The Explorer then collided with an embankment and concrete ditch causing the vehicle to roll over several times and coming to final rest on its roof.
Hervey was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafayette County Coroner’s Office.
A passenger in the Explorer, Juliette Barnum, from Stuart, Oklahoma, sustained injuries from the crash and was transported to Baptist North Hospital in Oxford. Investigators interviewed witnesses concerning the crash including Barnum, who stated a silver vehicle occupied by five black males was following their vehicle and swerved toward them but did not make contact.
Barnum also stated the actions of the silver vehicle caused the Explorer to leave the roadway. An examination of the Explorer by investigators confirmed no contact was made with a second vehicle. Another witness who observed the crash stated she saw the Explorer leave the roadway and crash, but could not confirm the presence of another vehicle.
Due to lack of information regarding license plate, or make and model of the silver vehicle possibly involved in the crash, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information concerning the crash and possible identification of the silver vehicle can call 662-563-6415.
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Flag supporter
July 23, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Sounds like a cover up to me. MHP has sold out again to be Political Correct
ej
July 23, 2015 at 8:27 pm
If Mr. Hervey had been anti-flag, and the accused were a car load of white guys, Barry would already have the D O J/FBI on site investigating a federal hate crime. Sad.
Confederate Lives Matter
Gayle henry
July 24, 2015 at 1:23 am
Sorry to read this. I met him, and he was such a nice gentleman, whether you agreed with him or not. He was quite articulate.
terry settle
July 24, 2015 at 9:00 am
Someone knows something. I’m sure these guys are proud of themselves and will tell someone. This is a racial hate crime and needs to be treated as such. All lives matter no matter who it is. Educate yourself on the real history and meaning of the Confederate Army and what they fought for. I hate to see this if black lives matter why would you take one.
Anonymous
July 26, 2015 at 5:23 pm
This should be treated as a federal hate crime