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3 days ago
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2 women killed, 3 minors injured in Lafayette County crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women were killed after a crash in Lafayette County on Saturday morning, the Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed. At approximately 8:43 a.m., the MHP responded to a crash on Highway 30 in Lafayette County. A 2013 Ford Expedition, driven by a 44-year-old woman, was traveling east on Highway 30 when it collided with a 2015 Dodge Ram driven by a minor traveling west. The woman suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene. MS Dollar General catches fire The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the minor sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital. A 32-year-old woman also sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Two other minors suffered moderate injuries and were taken to the hospital. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said this crash is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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One dead following two-car crash in Union County
NEW ALBANY – A Union County man was killed in a two-car crash east of New Albany Wednesday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 30 in the Keownville community in Union County on June 4 around 5:30 a.m. The preliminary investigation determined that Joshua N. Smith, 33, of New Albany, traveled west on Highway 30 in a 2014 Chevrolet Impala when it collided with the eastbound 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Nathaniel E. Neal, 20, of Tupeloi. Smith received fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene. This crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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MHP reports five fatal crashes over 2025 Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to five fatal crashes that occurred during the 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period. The travel period began Friday, May 23 and concluded on Monday, May 26. Brandon man arrested for Jackson bank robbery According to MHP, the five fatal crashes occurred in Hancock, Lowndes, George, Holmes and Chickasaw counties. Six deaths were reported. During the enforcement period, troopers issued a total of 5,857 citations, made 73 arrests for impaired driving and cited 592 drivers for occupant restraint violations. Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period Statistics (Overview) 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Totals 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Totals Citations – 5,857 Citations – 7,026 Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 592 Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 864 DUIs – 73 DUIs – 118 Crashes – 137 Crashes – 135 Fatal Crashes – 5 Fatal Crashes – 4 Fatalities – 6 Fatalities – 4 Motorist Assist – 94 Motorist Assist – 90 Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed in Hancock County crash
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WGNO) — On Saturday, May 24, at 3:40 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 604 in Hancock County. According to the Highway Patrol, Howard Dawsey, 52, of Pearlington, Mississippi was traveling east on Highway 604 in a 2008 Toyota Tacoma when the vehicle ran off the road and collided with a tree. Amite woman killed in Tangipahoa Parish car crash Dawsey was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The crash remains under T-shirt pokes fun at inmate escape in New Orleans Strong storms possible again on Tuesday New Orleans' National WWII Museum hosts Memorial Day Commemoration Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia Florida man survives alligator attack before being fatally shot by deputies Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Lucedale resident killed in Memorial Day weekend crash
BILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — A George County resident was killed over the weekend in a crash, has learned. Fairhope police investigate shooting in Rock Creek subdivision Troopers responded to a crash around 8:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 613, according to a Mississippi Highway Patrol news release. A 2015 Chevrolet Express, driven by 57-year-old Tyler S. Merwin and occupied by a 52-year-old woman and four juveniles, all of Lucedale, Miss., was traveling south on Highway 613, according to the release. It reportedly collided with a northbound 2014 Ford F150, driven by a 20-year-old and carrying a 20-year-old passenger, both of Moss Point, Miss. Merwin was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman and one of the juveniles were taken to the hospital with injuries, the release said. Mobile County jury awards man $6 million after 2022 tractor trailer crash MHP is investigating the crash, the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
