KNOXVILLE - Two people were killed early today when their car crashed in West Knoxville.
A 2000 Toyota Camry ran off Middlebrook Pike near Weisgarber Road about 6:21 a.m., entered the center median and struck a tree, according to Knoxville Police Department Lt. Robert Hembree.
The driver, Joshua C. Hurst, 24, and passenger Bailey D. Booth, 17, both of Knoxville, were dead at the scene, according to Hembree.
Traffic reconstructionists and investigators are continuing their investigation.
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1knoxnewsreader writes:
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Ladytiffknee writes:
Very mean comment. The real idiot is the one who's so disrespectful that he'd speak in this manner about to young people who died in the last 24 hours.
Putting people down makes you feel better about yourself...eh?
Ladytiffknee writes:
Prayers for friends and family of these two. You look at the ages and think they could have had so much more living to do and at least a chance at a bright future.
heatherknoxv writes:
I know the mother of the 17 year old so it is very heartbreaking to read such rude and mean comments when obviously you have no idea what happened. Why can't you just say a silent prayer for the families of the deceased and keep your vile comments to yourself??? I guess some people were never told "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all". My prayers are with the families of these two young men and I'll even say a prayer for the heartless who like to run their mouths on here.
woodcutter writes:
Unfortunately young people drive too fast because that is the way their parents taught them how to drive. If parents, men & women, would obey traffic laws, their children would be more likely to obey traffic laws also, and there would be fewer fatal crashes like this.
cjj14u writes:
Does being a scumbag come naturally to you or do you consciously work on it???
Unbeliever writes:
So are you blaming this accident on the parents?
Many young people enjoy risks/thrills and are too immature to grasp the consequences. I know I drove like a fool when I was young in spite of my parents good driving examples and training. Only by chance nothing bad ever happened. I don't know the details of this crash but I do know speed kills and young people take risks.
spades writes:
Some of you imbeciles should wait until more details come out. Maybe a dog ran out in front of them and they tried to miss it.
DavidAllenGarrettJunior writes:
Please be respectful.
ktownddy writes:
As a general rule, two people don't die in a car wreck when going the speed limit. I'm not mean sprited. I have teenaged drivers in my home. But I cut them out day after day after day. The universal truth is "speed kills". Go take a Physics class and it all makes sense. I'm sorry for the loss of two more young people...
knoxtaxpayer1 writes:
maybe it was a cat,,,when the last time ya seen a cat owner keep it under control,,,,,,,,dogs in thier yard,,,,,,,,cats in your yard,,geezzzz
ftcboy3 writes:
Your a dang moron, who even asked you to speak? i hope nothing happenes to you or ur loved ones so were not on here calling you an idiot, GET A LIFE
AnotherComment writes:
I. 90% of the comments I read on here are mean and disrespectful. All we can do is Thank Knoxnews for giving us the freedom of speach. Many knoxville news forums are more stricts because your comment has to agree with the article or gets removed, or you have to be nice or gets removed. That's why i like this forum better. I read some of the meanest comments but knoxnews respects each members opinion and we have our freedom of speach. I guess is good but is bad sometimes when other members abuse their freedom of speach, but after all this is America and we are allowed to express our opinion even if its something mean.
II. people online put other people down. that's just how it works in this world. example, Foxnews puts down the democrats. CNN puts down the republicans. so I see what you're saying, but that's the way it is.
III. my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, family and friends.
IV. God Bless America and our constituion
V. Have a nice day! =)
MrMatt writes:
I wonder if it had anything to do with a cellphone related distraction...
woodcutter writes:
Yes, parents are mainly to blame for their children’s driving habits. Open your eyes while you are driving and watch the speeding cars, cars running red lights, cars running stop signs, etc. How often do those cars have kids inside? They see how Mom & Dad drive and they are learning. If Mom & Dad drive this way then it is OK.
Parents need to wake up and understand that they teach their kids by example. Most will make it through their young driving years, but too many don’t.
GBling writes:
I just happened to be driving by there this morning. I saw a gentleman with tears in his eyes reviewing the crash scene. I can only offer my prayers to the family and friends. It would be easy to hook a tire just off the road and hit a tree there. Again, thoughts and prayers for all affected by this tragic event.
girlfriend writes:
Prayers to all involved
citizenkane writes:
This is so sad..such young people gone. I pray that the Lord comforts the families and helps them during this time.
Kaninchen writes:
It is so sad to hear about this. Although I knew neither of them, I went to school with one and the brother of the other.
My thoughts are with all families who have been affected. If they were anything like those I know who they were close to, the world has lost a couple of great people.
Chadn writes:
Condolences to the families. The loss of those who have yet had the opportunity to find their places in the world are a tragedy and should serve as a reminder to all of us how fragile life truely is. We never know how long we have...the only choice is how we live each day.
ColtfanJ writes:
100% correct. I would rather have the freedom of speech and wade through some of the mean spirited garbage than to not have freedom at all. With that being said, prayers to the family. No one should ever have to bury a kid.
cejensen writes:
AnotherComment writes:
in response to Ladytiffknee:
Very mean comment. The real idiot is the one who's so disrespectful that he'd speak in this manner about to young people who died in the last 24 hours.
Putting people down makes you feel better about yourself...eh?
I. 90% of the comments I read on here are mean and disrespectful. All we can do is Thank Knoxnews for giving us the freedom of speach. Many knoxville news forums are more stricts because your comment has to agree with the article or gets removed, or you have to be nice or gets removed. That's why i like this forum better. I read some of the meanest comments but knoxnews respects each members opinion and we have our freedom of speach. I guess is good but is bad sometimes when other members abuse their freedom of speach, but after all this is America and we are allowed to express our opinion even if its something mean.
II. people online put other people down. that's just how it works in this world. example, Foxnews puts down the democrats. CNN puts down the republicans. so I see what you're saying, but that's the way it is.
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but I believe your reference to putting down the Republicans should have been MSNBC.
CNN is reasonably neutral with only a tiny tilt to the left, unlike Fox, who fell of the right wing cliff long ago.
JustaguyinKtown writes:
WOW CJ is full of **BS** tonight...WOW
cejensen writes:
JustaguyinKtown writes:
in response to cejensen:
Not to put too fine a point on it, but I believe your reference to putting down the Republicans should have been MSNBC.
CNN is reasonably neutral with only a tiny tilt to the left, unlike Fox, who fell of the right wing cliff long ago.
WOW CJ is full of **BS** tonight...WOW
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It really kills you when the truth is put out there, doesn't it!!!
DavidAllenGarrettJunior writes:
"You agree not to post comments that are off topic."
Model_94 writes:
Your nose is now about a foot longer.
gijan writes:
I've read through the comments and everyone can guess all they want and lay blame on others all they want, it doesn't solve anything. I feel for the families of these two boys and I will pray for them, that they may be helped through this tragedy.
However this accident happened, or what caused it, if the truth is ever known, there are two young lives who will never be able to change their driving, or be able to grow up.
For those who are bringing political arguements into your comments, you should be ashamed.
There are people who drive too fast just as there are some who drive too slow, which is also dangerous. It doesn't make it any easier on the families. I'm amazed at the lack of human compassion for the people left to deal with this tragedy.
Charley8268 writes:
All I can say is STOP! At this point it doesn't matter the cause of this. No matter what, we have lost two precious boys. No matter what, they didn't deserve to die. STOP! Can some of you not show some respect for us that loved these two boys? Do you not have hearts. There are ALOT of us hurting because of this tragedy. STOP!! Have some compassion. I loved these boys with all my heart. We have lost them and will never see them again and some of you just want to criticize and condem. Well remember these words, judge not lest ye be judged. And, let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I pray that we can all find some peace. But for now, there is only pain and tears. For now we beg of you, show compassion for those that are hurting and just STOP!!!!!
upsetmom writes:
Your never Respectful To Anyone So Why start Now
NOT_4_LONG_KNS writes:
TINY BIT TO LEFT???? cj, CNN is as left as fox is right. When have you ever read stories about corruption form the left on CNN. Hear about the Virginia journalists getting beat up by BLACKS and their own newspaper covered it up? hear that on CNN. Nope. Fox didn't make it up either. Sad your kind can't, won't or are too ignorant and stupid to see both sides. But on the other hand, KNS won't allow comments on gay Barney getting married to a guy, which your president is o.k. with, but KNS allows us to bash God all day long. Sounds like free speech to me. But I got banned for saying obama endorsed men kissing men, which is part of marriage. Guess KNS allows vivid details of a priest's fantasy but we have to sugar coat gay lifestyle and not disclose what men do to each other...even though obozo is happy with that. sad
s1higgins#585605 writes:
I do not know either victim, nor am I an acquaintance of any of the family members or friends of these two young people. As it is with any accident that causes the death of an individual, this wreck is a horrible tragedy, particularly because the deceased were young, healthy and, most likely, had their entire lives ahead of them; however, what is almost more tragic is the fact that minutes after the first details of this story were published online, people began writing comments so negative and offensive in nature that several had to be removed by staff. In addition, although not offensive enough to warrant their removal, other individuals have posted comments that appear to serve no other purpose or function than to point blame at either the deceased, the parents of the deceased, or anyone or anything that will only cause further hurt to the family members and friends of these two young people who have passed away far too young. While I believe in and support free speech and believe that it is each person's right to compose and post whatever he or she wishes, even those individuals who are so cruel and petty as to seemingly take delight in writing malicious, hurtful and petty comments that serve no purpose whatsoever other than to highlight the pathetic nature of those who choose to make no positive impact on this world except to serve as a reminder to others exactly the type of people we do not want to become - those with dark and twisted hearts who hide in the isolation of their homes and write malicious and inappropriate comments that are designed to do nothing except hurt and humiliate those who are having to live though one of the worst things a human can endure - the death of a loved one, especially a child. Yes - this is your right, but how sad it is to think about all of the countless numbers of veterans who gave up their lives defending this country so that we may have the right to write anything we want, no matter how mean, selfish and hurtful. Sadly, this is a tragedy as horrible as the untimely deaths of the two young people because it is absolutely just as senseless. If a person cannot say or write anything nice in the wake of a tragedy like this, perhaps that person should refrain from saying or writing anything at all...
cejensen writes:
NOT_4_LONG_KNS writes:
in response to cejensen:
TINY BIT TO LEFT???? cj, CNN is as left as fox is right. When have you ever read stories about corruption form the left on CNN. Hear about the Virginia journalists getting beat up by BLACKS and their own newspaper covered it up? hear that on CNN. Nope. Fox didn't make it up either. Sad your kind can't, won't or are too ignorant and stupid to see both sides. But on the other hand, KNS won't allow comments on gay Barney getting married to a guy, which your president is o.k. with, but KNS allows us to bash God all day long. Sounds like free speech to me. But I got banned for saying obama endorsed men kissing men, which is part of marriage. Guess KNS allows vivid details of a priest's fantasy but we have to sugar coat gay lifestyle and not disclose what men do to each other...
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Which is the same thing Conservatives are doing to the country.
TnLady1956 writes:
Charley, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort during this very difficult time. I shall pray for you and your loved ones.
Whyuhate writes:
What kind of low life, mean spirited, little person would make such ugly comments regarding the life of a child? Bailey was only 17 and he is loved. These families would be the ones who stopped if YOU, a random stranger were in need of help on the side of the road or wherever your need. Why is your life so miserable that you post uglies on every single tragedy that is ever posted on Knox News. I know you live behind your facade & you are not big & brave. You people post under assumed names & spew anger and bitter on here everyday! Please right now take your knives out of the hearts who are already broken for this loss.
And KNS your site has become ridiculous - freedom of speech is one thing but you allow these daily trolls the ability to slander, be spiteful & just mean!!!!! SHAME ON YOU!
s1higgins#585605 writes:
I believe it is important that we do not lose sight here and we remember that two young people with bright and promising futures are now gone.
I do not know either victim, nor am I an acquaintance of any of the family members or friends of these two young people. As it is with any accident that causes the death of an individual, this wreck is a horrible tragedy, particularly because the deceased were young, healthy and, most likely, had their entire lives ahead of them; however, what is almost more tragic is the fact that minutes after the first details of this story were published online, people began writing comments so negative and offensive in nature that several had to be removed by staff. In addition, although not offensive enough to warrant their removal, other individuals have posted comments that appear to serve no other purpose or function than to point blame at either the deceased, the parents of the deceased, or anyone or anything that will only cause further hurt to the family members and friends of these two young people who have passed away far too young. While I believe in and support free speech and believe that it is each person's right to compose and post whatever he or she wishes, even those individuals who are so cruel and petty as to seemingly take delight in writing malicious, hurtful and petty comments that serve no purpose whatsoever other than to highlight the pathetic nature of those who choose to make no positive impact on this world except to serve as a reminder to others exactly the type of people we do not want to become - those with dark and twisted hearts who hide in the isolation of their homes and write malicious and inappropriate comments that are designed to do nothing except hurt and humiliate those who are having to live though one of the worst things a human can endure - the death of a loved one, especially a child. Yes - this is your right, but how sad it is to think about all of the countless numbers of veterans who gave up their lives defending this country so that we may have the right to write anything we want, no matter how mean, selfish and hurtful. Sadly, this is a tragedy as horrible as the untimely deaths of the two young people because it is absolutely just as senseless. If a person cannot say or write anything nice in the wake of a tragedy like this, perhaps that person should refrain from saying or writing anything at all...
kmperry writes:
it is absolutely absurd that people can only say negative things at such a tragic time. the families of these boys have just lost their children and maybe people should have compassion and i hope that the people saying such negative things dont have to feel the pain that these families are going through. i do know one of the families and they are some of the nicest people you could meet and i will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers
Whyuhate writes:
Thank you for the positive post! both families can use the encouragement - I was there tonight taking dinner & they are broken !
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