A car accident in Tishomingo County, Mississippi has left a 13-year-old boy dead and others seriously injured. The crash occurred on a rural stretch of Highway 365 at around 9 p.m. A 2014 Ford Escape was traveling north when it collided head-on with a 2011 Ford...
Car Wrecks
U.S. Highway 98 crash leaves three dead and one seriously injured
The accident occurred early in the morning on the stretch of U.S. 98 that runs through Marion County. A 2012 Dodge Caravan was traveling west when it crossed the median and careened into the eastbound lane where it collided with a Chevrolet Spark. Police arrived at...
5-year-old killed in tragic Meridian car crash
No one expects their loved one will be involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, hundreds of families across Mississippi face this reality every year. A tragic car accident recently occurred in Marion, claiming the life of a 5-year-old and sending two others to...
Multitasking while driving can have devastating consequences
In today’s 24/7 society we often feel confident in our ability to multitask to meet all our daily goals. However, there is one time when multitasking should be avoided altogether -- when driving. Motorists in Mississippi can be easily distracted if they try to do two...
Understanding the impact of rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are some of the most common motor vehicle accidents. In addition to physical injuries, these collisions can leave the driver emotionally shaken. They usually happen when a driver is following another driver too closely or is driving too fast to...
Pickup driver seriously injured in head-on crash with log truck
When an accident involves a small and a large vehicle, the consequences are often more worrisome for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Once such incident recently played out near Meridian when a pickup truck collided head-on with a log truck at the intersection of...
Convertibles safer than hardtops when it comes to rollovers
Owning and operating a personal vehicle is common in Mississippi and other states across the nation. When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, individuals often consider safety features and what will reduce the chances of accidents and injuries. However, even the safest...
Negligence is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences on Mississippi roads. In Meridian, residents may suffer delays to their travel and other inconveniences due to fender-benders, crashes, and other forms of accidents. There are many reasons that car accidents happen, but...
What is a car accident settlement?
No one expects to get hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Though they happen every day, most Mississippi residents who have to endure collisions are able to walk away from their accidents with no significant losses. Some, however, suffer significant injuries that will...
Reminders to avoid distracted driving
Distracted driving can cause serious accidents on Mississippi roads. The law allows most drivers to use a cell phone to talk while driving, but it is against the law for them to text, read or post to social media using a hand-held mobile device while driving. In...