Gulfport, MS (October 1, 2023) – Seven individuals suffered injuries in a traffic collision on Sunday night in Gulfport. The collision site forced individuals traveling in the area to detour eastbound traffic away from the beach, and all drivers were urged to avoid the area.
The collision occurred just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 90 near Anniston Avenue on October 1. Reports show that one vehicle was flipped over in the midst of the highway due to the incident.
EMS transported five individuals to area medical centers, however, one person was so severely wounded that they were life-flighted to a medical center in New Orleans. A seventh victim suffered injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
Traffic was detoured north off Highway 90 at Debuys Road near Cowan Road. At approximately 10:00 p.m., the eastbound lanes of the highway were still blocked while investigators worked at the scene.
Authorities are still working to figure out how the incident occurred.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.
Mississippi Car Crashes
Car crashes happen all the time in the state of Mississippi and across the US. In the past decade, they have become the leading cause of death among individuals ages 15-20, mostly due to driver distraction. Distracted driving has become the most common cause of car crashes throughout the nation. The NHTSA found that over 90% of reported car wrecks happen due to the actions of distracted drivers.
Driver distraction can be displayed in countless ways. Intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding are the most common types of driver negligence seen on American roadways today. Some statistics concerning these types of driver negligence include:
- Over 100,000 car crashes happen every year caused by fatigued driving.
- More than 11,000 people lose their lives annually due to the actions of drivers who are traveling at speeds over the posted speed limit.
- Approximately 400,000 car wrecks happen each year due to driver distraction.
- Driver intoxication makes up over 30% of the national accident fatality rate.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a car crash caused by negligence, you should be able to recover without worrying about how you will make ends meet financially. Car accident victims often find themselves suffering physically, emotionally, and financially after their accidents. With the help of a skilled car accident attorney in Gulfport, you may be able to collect financial compensation that can help you cover some or all of the costs related to your accident. Medical bills, repairs to your vehicle, and lost earnings may be able to be covered by financial compensation.
Call the law office of Mama Justice at (888) 484-1476 for more information on how we can assist 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 used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
