Bay St. Louis, MS (March 9, 2022) – On Monday afternoon, March 7, a woman was killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Bay St. Louis.
According to Waveland Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Kiln-Waveland CutOff Road and Volga Street. A motorcyclist was traveling in the area headed north while a dump truck was headed south. The two vehicles collided with each other due to reasons that are not fully known. The motorcycle was extensively damaged as a result of the collision.
Several responders, including local paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The motorcyclist, identified as 27-year-old Morgan Pearl Bennett, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck was not hurt.
Due to the severity of the collision, the roadway was blocked at the intersection for a period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues. Police will update with more information as it is available.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents in Mississippi
Motorcyclists have no protection from harm in the event of an accident involving any type of vehicle. Because of this, they are likely to become seriously injured or even killed in the event of an accident. Handfuls of lives are lost as a result of these accidents every year within the state. In just 2015 alone, it was reported that approximately 37 lives were lost as a result of motorcycle accidents in Mississippi. If you and your family have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, you may wonder where you can turn. It is important that you speak with an attorney as you move forward after a fatal accident.
Because motorcyclists are so vulnerable, they are likely to be killed in serious accidents. If you have lost someone you love in a motorcycle accident, you should be prepared to speak with a Bay St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney that you can trust. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Sustaining these losses can leave you in a difficult position that you are not prepared to face on your own. This is why you should have the help of a Bay St. Louis wrongful death attorney soon after your collision.
Bay St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
At MW Law Firm – Mama Justice, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal motorcycle collisions. If you can show that a driver was responsible for the loss of your loved one, you can move forward knowing that your rights are being protected with an attorney on your side. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects, including the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
We believe that you should never have to stand alone after a fatal accident. Please do not hesitate to contact a Bay St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney at (888) 484-1476 to find out how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: We, at MW Law Firm – Mama Justice, have worked hard to become valued members of the Northern Mississippi business community. We write these posts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving in hopes that our fellow community members will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. The information in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. The photographs pictures used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
