Centreville, MS (August 9, 2023) – A 22-year-old lost his life in a collision involving an 18-wheeler in Centreville, Amite County. Reports show the incident occurred on Sunday, August 6.
Antwuan Coleman, a 22-year-old McComb resident, suffered fatal injuries when he was involved in a collision with a 2020 Western Star tractor-trailer. Authorities say he was operating his Dodge Charger on Highway 48 near the intersection with Highway 24 when the crash occurred.
Coleman was pronounced deceased on-site by medical professionals. Several responders remained at the crash scene for an extended time on Sunday while they worked to clear the roadway and restore traffic in the area.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Mississippi Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and deadly crashes that happen on roadways in America and throughout the state of Mississippi. On average, tens of thousands of crashes happen per year throughout the US that involve tractor-trailers. A percentage of these end up causing serious injuries or even taking the lives of those involved. More often than not, these crashes are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Though semi-truck drivers are trained to remain alert, aware, awake, and sober while behind the wheel, and to maintain their vehicles in safe, pristine, working order, not all of them do so.
Driving a semi-truck as a full-time job can be an exhausting occupation. Truck drivers often work long, grueling hours that force them to stay awake for stretches of time that the average person would not be able to endure. This is because trucking companies have deadlines and demands that must be met in order for their drivers to keep their jobs – which can result in unsafe and unhealthy driving conditions for truck drivers and other drivers on the roadway.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a traffic accident involving a semi-truck, it is important to be able to determine how the collision occurred, especially if you think it may have been the fault of the semi-truck driver. Trucking companies often have large insurance policies that may provide coverage for any/all damages you have endured in relation to the collision. Especially if you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by a semi-truck driver, filing a wrongful death claim for financial compensation is definitely in your best interest.
At the law office of Mama Justice, our Amite County wrongful death attorneys can help you file a wrongful death claim that can get you full and fair financial compensation for any losses and damages brought on by your loved one’s accident. Call our law firm as soon as you can after your family member’s accident in order to speak with one of our lawyers about filing a claim. You can reach us at (888) 484-1476 to see how we can help you to financially 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.
