Covington County, MS (August 8, 2023) – Three individuals were fatally injured in a traffic accident in Covington County. The incident occurred on Monday morning, August 7. James Jackson, 66, of Prentiss, Christine Garnder, 65, of New Hebron, and Marian Winn, 61, of Mendenhall, all lost their lives in the crash.
Reports show Jackson and his passenger, Gardner, were headed south on MS-35 in a 2020 Nissan Versa sedan when it was involved in a collision with a 2014 Buick Regal operated by Marian Winn, who was headed north on MS-35.
All three individuals lost their lives due to the extent of their injuries. Jackson and Garnder were pronounced deceased on-site while Winn was transported to the Covington County Hospital and later pronounced dead.
The collision remains under local law enforcement investigation at this time.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
Mississippi Auto Collisions
Mississippi sees an alarming number of auto collisions. In fact, every year, tens of thousands of accidents occur across the Magnolia State. Some of these end in injuries and even fatalities for victims. Crashes that end in injuries and fatalities are usually caused by driver negligence. Every year, in the United States, over 93% of the reported auto collisions are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
On average, approximately 600 individuals end up dying per year in auto collisions throughout the state of Mississippi. Unfortunately, the majority of these accidents happen due to driver negligence.
In the past ten years, driver negligence has risen to the top of the list of reasons why American car accidents happen. Drivers in the United States display negligence in several different ways, ranging from distraction to fatigue and intoxication. These types of negligence, and any form of careless or reckless driving end in injuries and loss of life more often than anyone would like to admit.
If someone you love has recently been killed because of negligent driving, a wrongful death lawyer in Covington County can help you collect compensation for funeral costs and other damages. At Mama Justice, we are passionate about helping the surviving family members of deceased crash victims gather full and fair compensation in the aftermath of their loved one’s accidents. We do this so they do not have to worry about their finances while they are going through pain and emotional turmoil.
It is difficult to suffer serious injuries in an accident, and even more difficult to lose someone you love, especially when you know that your accident was preventable. Call our law firm at (888) 484-1476 to talk to an attorney who can help you preserve and protect your existing legal rights. We work on contingency, which means that you pay nothing upfront or out of pocket, and we only collect payment if you are able to collect financial compensation for your damages. Contact our firm to learn more.
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