Former Walnut Hill Resident Dies In Louisiana ATV Crash

January 9, 2012

A former Walnut Hill resident died Sunday in a Louisiana crash involving a pickup and the ATV on which he was riding.

According to the Louisiana State Police, 36-year old Phillip Burt Victor Jr. of Wisner, LA,  died in the crash about 9:30 a.m. in Harrisonburg, LA.

According to troopers, the crash was between a 1999 Ford pickup, driven by 48-year-old David W. Carroll of Grayson, LA, and an ATV driven by 42-year-old William R. McKenzie of Wisner. Troopers said the ATV and the Ford were traveling in opposite directions when they collided on Old Columbia Road near Louisiana Highway 124.  Following the crash, the pickup ran over the top of the ATV and overturned. Both vehicles caught on fire.

Victor and McKenzie were both ejected from the ATV and were pronounced dead on the scene. The pickup driver was not injured.

The crash is still under investigation by the Louisiana State Police.

Victor was a 1995  Ernest Ward High School graduate. Funeral arrangements at Petty Funeral Home in Atmore are incomplete.

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13 Responses to “Former Walnut Hill Resident Dies In Louisiana ATV Crash”

  1. Veronica N on January 10th, 2012 7:59 am

    Little Brother….You will be missed so much. What gives me comfort right now is knowing you are up there with our momma, granny, papa and the rest of our family. Thank you to everyone for all the prayers for the family.

  2. twhiting on January 9th, 2012 9:02 pm

    my heart goes out to the family……. look to the hills which cometh you help
    all your strength will come from the lord….God will see you through this sad time…Be Blessed…..and seek God’s face…..

  3. Rachel on January 9th, 2012 5:26 pm

    No nasty comments please. They do not need to outlaw 4 wheelers people just need to follow the laws that are supposed to make these safer. ( Do not drive them down public roads. ) My brother and his friend died from an accident but it was avoidable. Fussing now will not bring him back. He died doing what he loved best. Hunting. My family appreciates everyone for caring for Jr. He was very loved and will be missed. My life will never be the same without him.

    Now we are dealing with the funeral costs. We have to bury him as it was his wishes. Petty funeral Home is being very good to us but with it being his business he can not do this for free. Everyone that knew and loved Jr and can help out no matter if it is pocket change or whatever. We have to get this taken care of so we can give him his last wishes.

  4. old friend on January 9th, 2012 4:49 pm

    Went to school with Phillip, sweet guy, praying for his family. God be with the Victors. R.I.P Phillip

  5. Mike on January 9th, 2012 3:35 pm

    What a tragedy, I hope people are generous and help this family with the burden of bureal expenses. A comment to Ernistine, lets outlaw four wheelers, and while we are at it, outlaw trucks, cars, planes, biking, walking, eating, drinking, ladders, and anything else that sometimes causes unfortunate and untimely deaths

  6. dee milam on January 9th, 2012 11:10 am

    Jr. was my kid’s family. he was defintly too young to die, and had just started getting his life on track. i had never seen him so happy as the last time he was down. i am praying for him, his fiancee, and his family. good people die young and its a sad tragedy. r.i.p. friend.

  7. LINDA REDMOND on January 9th, 2012 10:32 am

    Thiis is so sad,i will be praying for the family.

  8. bill2 on January 9th, 2012 7:50 am

    Yes ,Ms Roberts I hate pick- ups all so ..my condolances to the family

  9. sandy on January 9th, 2012 2:07 am

    also would like to say phillip jrs family has no burial insurance if anyone knows any organizations out there that might make a donation or could help his family in time of need please let us know.this was very unexpected.the family would like to have jr a nice funeral if possible.any donations would be greatly appreciated.all donations can be made to joe max petty at eastside chapel funeral home.may god bless each and every one and we do appreciate all the prayers.thank you.

  10. sandy on January 9th, 2012 2:00 am

    we are all very saddened by the news of our nephew.he will be greatly missed by many..this was a real tragedy,just lets us realize how any of us could be gone in a twinkling of an eye.and we should not hold any grudges against anyone if we wanna enter the kingdom of god.thanks for all the prayers.rip philip b.victor jr. we love u and will miss u lots.hope to see u again one day.

  11. norma cupp on January 9th, 2012 1:35 am

    Phillip Victor JR has been my fiancee for the last 4 and half years. He was a good man. He left behind 2 kids. 2 boys. PHILLIP VICTOR II AND DAKOTA VICTOR. He truly loved his two sons and wanted so much for them to be in his life. REST IN PEACE MY SWEET MAN. I AM SO LOST BEYOND WORDS WITHOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU SO VERY DEEPLY.

  12. Ernestine Roberts on January 9th, 2012 12:31 am

    so sad I wish these things were outlawed..;0(

  13. jennifer on January 9th, 2012 12:25 am

    He was a great person he will be missed..

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