Bentonia, MS (April 16, 2022) – A man died when his vehicle was involved in a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer on Saturday, April 16th on Highway 3 in Yazoo County.
The victim has since been identified as 46-year-old Tommie J. Cagle III, a resident of Bentonia.
According to sources, Cagle was driving northbound along Highway 3 when his 2003 GMC Sierra collided head-on with an oncoming 2003 International tractor-trailer driven by 44-year-old Van Parker, a resident of Yazoo City.
Cagle sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Parker was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.
This accident is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Tommie J. Cagle III, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Mississippi
The consequences of a tractor-trailer accident can impact every aspect of your life. If you were injured in a truck accident, you most likely have questions that can only answer with the aid of an experienced Bentonia truck accident attorney.
Truck accident claims are one of the more complicated kinds of personal injury claims due to the numerous parties that could share liability for your accident. Some of the parties who could be at fault include:
- Truck operators
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident that was caused by another party, you should be prepared to speak with a Bentonia personal injury attorney who can help you along the way.
Bentonia Truck Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at MW Law Firm – Mama Justice are here to assist you and your family after you have sustained damages in a truck accident. These claims can be difficult to handle on your own and you might be feeling overwhelmed as you work on your recovery. Luckily, having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected. We will help you work toward the compensation you deserve at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Mississippi at (888) 484-1476 to find out what we can do for 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.
