Grenada, MS (September 27, 2023) – A major traffic collision happened in Grenada on the afternoon of September 27. At around 3:30 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scen of the incident on MS-3.
Multiple responders were seen rendering aid at the wreck site on MS-3 near Old Hickory Road. Reports show that a semi-truck and another vehicle were involved in a collision.
What caused the accident to occur has not been reported at this time. At least one individual was in need of emergency medical attention at the crash site.
Authorities in Grenada continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Our thoughts are with those invovled as we hope for their full recovery.
Truck Collisions in Mississippi
In Mississippi, hundreds of thousands of traffic accidents are reported each year. A percentage of these involve semi-trucks. Commercial trucks pose a serious threat when they are involved in traffic accidents, as they are usually about 20 to 30 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. Those who sustain injuries in traffic collisions involving commercial trucks are often severely hurt, and sometimes they even lose their lives due to the extent of their injuries.
Sadly, tens of thousands are injured in traffic collisions in Mississippi and hundreds end up losing their lives. In fact, the Magnolia State has the highest number of deadly auto collisions per population with a fatality rate of 22.2 fatalities per 100,000 individuals. The CDC reports that between 1999 and 2016, nearly 15,000 individuals lost their lives in fatal traffic accidents in Mississippi.
These crashes are often caused by the actions of negligent, reckless, and careless driving. Reckless driving is one of the main causes of the majority of car wrecks in Mississippi and across the US, contributing to over 30% of accidents throughout the country. Reckless driving is demonstrated in several ways, but the most common include weaving in and out of traffic, traveling at unsafe speeds, and ignoring traffic signals.
When you or a loved one of yours has been hurt in a crash caused by the actions of a reckless, careless, or otherwise negligent driver, you are definitely suffering in many ways. You may be dealing with painful and even debilitating injuries while you are stuck at home or in the hospital, unable to work. The costs related to your collision could be piling up against you as you worry about how you are going to make ends meet.
If you think your accident was caused by negligence, you should contact a car crash lawyer in Mississippi. An auto accident attorney can help you recover by helping you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. A personal injury claim can get you the funds you need to cover all of the costs related to your accident. Call our law office at (888) 484-1476 at your earliest convenience to speak with a skilled truck crash attorney in Mississippi who can help you recover.
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