Second storm-related death confirmed in Amite County

AMITE COUNTY, MS (WLBT) - A man has died after storms blew through the state on Thursday.

Amite County Coroner Campbell Sharp says that 25-year-old Kenderick Magee was killed while driving in the severe weather.

25-year-old Kenderick Magee was killed while driving in the severe weather in Amite Co.... — 25-year-old Kenderick Magee was killed while driving in the severe weather in Amite Co. (Source: Family)

The company car he was driving crashed on Bean Road in the Gillsburg Community. Magee died as a result of his injuries.

A candlelight vigil will be held for Magee on Monday April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Town Square in Tylertown.

Magee’s death is the second storm related death from Thursday storms.

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