Walthall, MS (January 27, 2024) – A man lost his life after a two-car accident in Walthall. Emergency responders went to the scene on Highway 483 at around 5:46 a.m. on Thursday, January 25. Herman Magee, 61, was headed north on the highway in his 1997 Nissan Maxima when it crashed into a 2003 Chevy Silverado operated by Robert Henning, 51, who was headed south. Magee lost his life at the scene. Henning was transported to Forest General Hospital to be treated for injuries he sustained in the wreck. Both men are residents of Tylertown, MS.
Police in Walthall continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Herman Magee at this time. We hope for the full recovery of Robert Henning.
Mississippi Car Wrecks
Car accidents happen in Mississippi and across the United States all the time. Each year, more than 6 million auto collisions occur in the US. Of these wrecks, around 3 million people are hurt and over 40,000 are injured. In Mississippi specifically, tens of thousands of people suffer injuries in auto accidents each year, while hundreds end up losing their lives. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are preventable and caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Negligent driving has become a serious public health crisis in the United States, especially in the past decade. More than 94% of reported auto collisions in the US each year are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Negligent driving can be displayed in countless ways, however, drivers who are intoxicated, distracted, fatigued, or speeding often cause the majority of car crashes in the United States. Some statistics related to negligent driving in the US include:
- Each year, over 11,000 people lose their lives in auto collisions caused by the actions of speeding drivers.
- Also yearly, over 12,000 are killed by intoxicated drivers in the United States.
- Over 400,000 vehicle collisions are caused by the actions of drivers who are distracted while operating their vehicles.
- Around 3,000 people are killed annually in distracted driving crashes.
- More than 100,000 auto accidents happen each year caused by the actions of fatigued drivers.
If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a crash caused by a driver who was acting negligently while operating their vehicle, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you are facing as a result of your recent accident. A car crash lawyer in Walthall can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money you need to pay for lost wages, vehicle repair costs, medical bills, and more. At the law office of Mama Justice, we have been working for decades to help injured victims get their lives back on track after they have been wrongfully injured by negligent drivers. We will stop at nothing to make sure you can pay for all of the expenses that have stemmed from your recent wreck.
If the worst has happened, and you have lost a loved one in a fatal crash caused by a negligent driver, a wrongful death attorney in Walthall can help you file a claim for compensation so you can get the funds you need for funeral costs and more. Call our law office at (888) 484-1476 to learn more about how we can help you recover.
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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.
