JPD issued the following statement.
The Jackson Police Department is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 20, 2025, resulting in the tragic death of 22-year-old Brendon Keys. The incident occurred within the city limits of Jackson. Investigators believe that a white Ford F- 150 pickup truck was involved in the crash and fled the scene following the impact. The vehicle is believed to have damage to its right side, specifically near the cab and truck bed.
Brendon Keys was pronounced deceased because of injuries sustained in the collision. Anyone with information about the vehicle, the driver, or the events surrounding this incident is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 immediately. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
Kingfish note: Keys and Michael Counts were riding a four-wheeler on Gallatin Street at 4 AM. They were employees at Pop's Saloon. Counts was severely injured and was in critical condition. An update appeared on his public Facebook page July 27:
Michael is doing very well, C-Collar Got taken Off this morning !!but still in pain and needs physical rehab in the days to come. He is starting to walk a little bit and is in really good spirits. He will continue to stay at the hospital for now and visitors will be at his request. More family will be coming over the next few days so just be patient with us. We still have a long road ahead of us, but Michael is absolutely a miracle. Please continue to pray
The Lake Harbor Fire Department honored Counts as Firefighter of the Year in 2020.
10 comments:
Can we assume the last photo is of the four wheeler? Can't be sure.
I'm struggling to find sympathy for the guys on the 4-wheeler....
*WAS* a four wheeler.
the F150 turned it into scrap metal and turned the rider into human hamburger.
"Keys and Michael Counts were riding a four-wheeler on Gallatin Street at 4 AM" I just don't recall this being an issue until recently. This is the second accident involving a 4-wheeler in the city. Don't forget the one that crashed into a business in Fondren. Was the 4 Wheeler legally purchased or acquired?
You have to also assume the driver of the truck had a good reason to not talk to police at 4 AM.
I have started trying to attend some live music in Jackson lately and had fun but I am always a little concerned that one of the zombies on the street are going to be an issue I have to deal with.
"The vehicle is believed to have damage to its right side, specifically near the cab and truck bed"
So not the quarter panel but the entire rest of the right side of the truck?
Is the city doing anything to police ATV and dirtbike usage on public roads?
Headlights? We don't need no stinkin' headlights.
It's been claimed that the driver and passenger were employees of the nearby hangout. Is the place still open at 4:00 a.m.? If so, they might as well be a Waffle House.
Soooo this is only a hit and run because the dude left the scene.......if the damage is on the side would that not indicate the illegally driven 4 wheeler (haulingazz) run into the truck ? Does Pops et al have some sort of resort status to be open at 4 am ?
You serious, Clark? This is Jackson...they can stay open as long as they like.
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