Decatur, Ala. | Thursday, May 23, 2013
Dwight Jett’s son killed in I-65 wreck
By Seth Burkett
The Decatur Daily

A Decatur man was killed Monday night when his car ran off a stretch of Interstate 65 near Falkville, where two tractor-trailers crashed through a guardrail in the past two weeks. Dwight McKenzie … More »
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So sad, we never know when our time is up.

God bless this family and this young man who was inspired by them to be the best. I know his parents were very proud of him. Dwight is right, the world will miss the good he did and would have done.

Could the State lower the speed limit in this area, or at the very least put up some type of caution signs warning drivers about the dangerous conditions of this area? (3) diving off the interstate in the same spot?????

Not sure if it would have mad any difference in the truck wrecks, but there is a reason why many States are going to cables, and moving away from guard rails. Research has shown that cables keep cars "contained". Sounds like this location is a prime candidate for the change.

I agree with Mike, it is time for an investigation and cables in that spot before someone else looses a life. Prayers to this family.

Sincerest condolences for the family and YES to cables. People need to slow down and pay attention.

Remember though that the guardrail was only "bent" and did not break. And the Mustang was going at a high rate of speed. It sounds like it was going so fast it hit the guardrail and flipped over the side. I'm so sorry for this family. If he just hadn't been in such a hurry...

Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. Such a sad end to such a wonderful person.

He was such a sweet guy and was always there when i needed someone to talk to the world wont ever be the same without him

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