Man Dies In New Years Morning Wreck

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Posted: 10:43 AM Jan 2, 2009
Last Updated: 5:03 PM Feb 14, 2009

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A Pitt County man is dead after a car accident New Years morning.

It happened around 6:50 a.m. on Highway 903 south of Robersonville near Crisp Road.

Troopers believe Brokema Larry was drunk at the time of the crash and was not wearing a seat belt.

Authorities tell WITN News that the 31-year-old Larry's car crossed the center line and ran off the road, then came across the other side of the highway and ran into a ditch.

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Posted by: Jimmy Plymouth Location: Jacksonville, Florida on Feb 28, 2009 at 01:47 AM
I know your spirit is in a better place my friend. To the family, my our Heavenly Father(Yahweh) give you peace, and joy throughout this ordeal. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Shalom

Posted by: Towan Location: Boston MA on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:29 PM
First of all I just want to say how sorry I am to hear about the lost of a great man as Brock. Even if you did not know him very well you have to remember his smile that he was willing to share with everyone he met because I will never forget. From a friend forever..R.I.P Brock

Posted by: Kya Edmonds Location: Ayden NC on Feb 4, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Dad im goin to miss u i wish u didnt go out of town and now all i have is your pictures and a lot of good memories of you

Posted by: ROSYLIN EDMONDS Location: AYDEN NC on Feb 4, 2009 at 05:13 PM
No words can express da way I feel rigth now losing my kids father its very hurtful I get my strengh throuh my kids and remembering all the good times that we had together he will truley be miss by all but never forgotten R.I.P BROCK

Posted by: Antwan Moye on Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
wat up brock happy late b-day

Posted by: Antwan Location: G-town on Jan 13, 2009 at 09:50 AM
We goin 2 miss u brock

Posted by: JABO Location: HUGO on Jan 8, 2009 at 03:46 PM
TO DA FAMILY U HAVE MY GREATEST SYMPATHY ON DA PASSIN OF BROKEMA,HE WILL TRULY B MISS BY HIS FRIENDS IN G-TOWN.

Posted by: m Location: greenville on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:38 AM
B with all the love in the world you will be missed. You were a friend to so many and your smile was contagious. My heart and prayers are with you and your family

Posted by: RHONDA Location: BROOKLYN NEWYORK on Jan 7, 2009 at 12:52 AM
I want to take the time out and give thanks 2 god 4 giving my cousin (Takima) the strength to get through a life long test. I am here for you and u have my deepest heart felt sympathy I love u so much and I truly feel your pain.. Jus know he is in the hands of the lord and well taken care of no one can take his love away as long as u let him live through you.. As for my lil cousins they know their dad luved them and it will keep them strong.. let god do his work hune.. I luv u so much..

Posted by: Karennia Location: grifton on Jan 6, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Brock you were like a uncle 2 me, i remember when i was small u always took me places, looked out for me, and made sure that i was alright( money wise, emotional wise, and physical). And you still did it when you were living. Me squirt, antwan, marquell, tyheem, kya, and every body heads(those were the ones that pop in my head sorry if I missed anyone) all wish that this would not had happen. But we know that u are in a better place. You are a great man, father, son, brother, and uncle. And I know that who ever camed accross you will truly missed you. From all of the Edmonds and Family and Ur children, and ur mother, sister, grandmother, cousins, brothers, and many more. We all love you and you will be missed. Love u uncle brock, Karen-nia Edmonds.

Posted by: Shawnda Location: Hookerton on Jan 5, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Brock, you were the most realest person I knew. You were laid back and everytime I saw you, you were smiling. I just seen you 2 weeks ago. when I heard that terrible news, I couldnt beleive it. You have gone to a better place. GOD is with you now. My heart goes out to the family. everything will get better one day at a time. RIP Brock. You will be truly missed.

Posted by: Tisha Daniels Location: Fort Lee, Virginia on Jan 5, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Brokema was apart of my family. He treated me like one of his sisters and I felt as if he were my brother as well. He was such an outgoing person.. as a young boy and as the man he grew up to be. Everytime I came home to Grifton, I always saw him and he greeted me with a nice warm welcome hug! Brok always made me laugh with with is crazy sense of humor! But most of all, my best memory of him is always trying to play the big over protective brother, not wanting anyone to "holla" his sister, cousins and me. It was hard to hear of him leaving the world in this way; however, GOD has better plan for him. As for John, who are you to judge? Did you know Brokema Larry? I dont believe that you did. Ignorance is something else, huuh? How dare you use our God in a sense of him punishing one of his children! He loves us and makes no mistakes; moreover, everything happens for a reason! So keep your ignorant comments to yourself. To the Larry family, My heart and prayers are with you. Sincerely

Posted by: Jerome Location: Durham/Grifton on Jan 5, 2009 at 08:03 PM
The Garrett family extends thoughts and prayers to the Larry family. Be strong and be there for one another. You really don't know what you have until they are gone. We recently lost our mother and know that this is a very hard time. To those with negative comments, please keep them to yourself - you did not know Brock. I grew up with him and he will be greatly missed. He was a man that always took care of his family. I will miss you Brock - G-rap.

Posted by: Keke pugh Location: Grifton on Jan 5, 2009 at 03:19 PM
My heart really goes out to brocks family ,because he was a really nice guy, even when i heard it i didnt believe it and iwasnt that close to him but just to know of him dieing really hurt so... much love to every - body

Posted by: Nikki Location: Kinston/Grifton on Jan 5, 2009 at 03:03 PM
My heart goes out to the family I know no matter what someone says rite now it can not stop the hurt or the pain.Just know that GOD is still in control. He was a good person and a joy to know.

Posted by: Lamont Location: Kinston/Grifton on Jan 5, 2009 at 01:48 PM
To people like 'John' right now I hope you lose some one you love regardless of how and when that pain hits you let's see how you feel then. For those of you that 'love' him so much but didn't have the compassion to call his mother, before running out of town, may God forgive you because I never will. He wasn't perfect but he was a perfect brother and a good man. He touched the lives of many in a positive way. An entire community is hurting with his loss. RIP Baby Boy

Posted by: Minnie Location: Grifton on Jan 4, 2009 at 06:04 PM
My heart gose out to the family may God be with you I will keep you in my prayers,just keep the faith and everything will be alright, we all will meet again some day

Posted by: Your F Location: Grifton on Jan 4, 2009 at 03:44 PM
This is a tragic lost and I do not think anyone in Grifton that knew Brock is dealing with this easily. With much respect, I know the family is taking this hard. Brock had children, family, friends, and lots of associates. Everyone will truly miss Brock. If it means anything to the family, Brock was truly a kind hearted and giving person. We love you Brock; we will miss you and you will never ever be forgotten. Brokema Kenyetta Larry RIP 01/01/2008

Posted by: Wife Location: Grifton on Jan 4, 2009 at 02:42 PM
So much to say but so little space. we've been through so much but we had become one and we accepted eachother along with all of our faults.I Love you so much and the family that we built together will be my strength.I feel like my soul left with that phone call.Many people may judge u bc of the circumstances of ur death but that jus proves that you cant judge a book by its cover.This "earth" has truly lost an angel but the heavons are rejoicing.Your children misses u and love u.Im so sorry for the plans that we will not be able to follow through with,but I didnt lose you bc I walk with you in my spirit. I see u in OUR daughters' eyes.I still see ur smile when I close my eyes, smell ur scent through OUR home.I want you to still continue to take care of our family in spirit.Know that our love hasnt died and never will.I will remain the woman and mother that you loved and I will do my best to continue to grow.I pray that this storm gets easier. See u soon.

Posted by: Star Exum Location: Hawaii on Jan 4, 2009 at 02:41 AM
I love you "uncle n law" You will truly be missed but never will be forgotten. I love you, we all love you more than you probably knew. Maybe we should have said it more, but we are blessed to have a lil' part of you here with us. Sadoria ur lil' twin. RIP and please watch over me and the rest of us...Love you...

Posted by: Cierra Location: Grifton on Jan 4, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Dad WE miss u and wish to see u in heaven LUV YA

Posted by: Mother-in-law Location: Grifton on Jan 3, 2009 at 06:41 PM
We love you and is going to miss you son-in-law but god loves you more. RIP

Posted by: Shavon Location: Grifton on Jan 3, 2009 at 06:32 PM
My poor brother. He was such a nice person and this tragic accident is killing me. " lil' sis " is what he said when he called me 5:45 New Years morning. I just wish i had completely woke up and held a much longer conversation with him. I didnt know. I am sorry. I didnt know.

Posted by: Can't believe it Location: Ayden on Jan 3, 2009 at 03:44 PM
RIP Brokema. You will be missed. To the family, be blessed and stay encouraged in knowing that Brock touched so many lives in being the good man he was. His spirit and memory will forever live on. Be strong.

Posted by: WITN Moderator Location: WITN on Jan 3, 2009 at 01:47 PM
PLEASE....use upper and lower cases when posting comments.

Posted by: D Location: PITT CO on Jan 3, 2009 at 01:43 PM
SHAME ON YOU JOHN FOR YOUR HEARTLESS COMMENTS. THIS MAN HAD A FAMILY AND CHILDREN. YOU REALLY SHOULD WATCH WHAT YOU SAY BECAUSE YOU DO NOT KNOW WHO READS THESE POSTS. YOU DID NOT KNOW HIM IN LIFE. THE ONLY THING YOU JUDGED HIM ON WAS HOW HE DIED. HE WAS A NICE PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED!

Posted by: Ms. E Location: Pitt Co. on Jan 3, 2009 at 09:10 AM
My regards to the family of "Brock". To John first off that's really cold-hearted of you. His family is really dealing with this very hard. I am sure he won't the only one out driving drunk, he just didn't make it to his destination. Yes, it is true that usually the one drinking survives and maybe another life is tooken. I feel you could of put your comment in better wording. You never know who reading these post. It could be his grieving family. But, my thoughts and prayers are with his mother and children. May God comfort them in this difficult time. We will miss your smiling face "Brock".

Posted by: Upset Location: Ayden on Jan 3, 2009 at 01:19 AM
I can't believe people are so cruel to make such comments. This guy was a nice person. Yeah he made a mistake that took his life but that doesn't make him a bad person. He would do anything for anybody.And God took his life because it was his time to go.Please don't use his death as a punishment.Yeah he knew better but I don't wish death on anyone no matter what they do. And maybe alot of you innocent people have drove drunk before, either you didn't get caught or you made it home safe. Just be thankful. And remember what you say because it can easily happen to you or a family member in the same situation. RIP Brock. You will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Surprised not more on Jan 2, 2009 at 07:45 PM
I fully expected to see reports of more accidents. We were just behind two separate bad accidents in Carteret County on New Years Eve, before 8pm!

Posted by: john Location: Plymouth on Jan 2, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Don't feel sorry for the drunk driver. Just thank the lord that he didn't kill anyone other than himself. If there had been another car when he crossed the center line there could have been a whole different story. Usually in those stories the drunk lives and the family he hits are killed. Maybe God took one life to save five others

Posted by: Doctor Location: Greenville on Jan 2, 2009 at 02:45 PM
I've seen many cases such as this where someone didn't complain of alot of pain or injuries after a violent wreck that includes a rollover then without notice, they "crash". What we don't see from the outside right away is the severity of damage done to the inside of one's body from blunt force trauma. One thing that can happen to someone in such an accident like this, when not restrained, is a tear/dissection to one of the aorta's within the upper to mid chest region. These can start to bleed out slowly depending on the severity of the tear and then burst when the injured person coughs or moves. There's not alot that the best surgeon in the world can do for someone at the accident scene to help save their life. Even if someone reaches the OR as this happens(burst), they will have only a 20/80 chance to make it through the operation and survive, meaning 20 percent chance they will live.

Posted by: Firefighter on Jan 2, 2009 at 01:29 PM
I was the first one to reach this man at the scene other than law enforcement and this is a total shock to me! Myself and the next responder did a size up and evaluation and he only complained of upper left leg pain! I reserve judgement to whether or not he was impaired but he was awake, alert, and completely answered all of my questions! To the family: I am so sorry for your loss! I can assure you he was very well taken care of by EMS at the scene. Once again, I am very sorry to hear this! WITN: are there any more details at this time?

Posted by: maribel Location: greenville on Jan 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM
well, i feel sorry for the poor soul, but that's what happen when you drink and drive especially without a seat belt. he knew better than that. my heart goes out to the family of that gentleman.

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