George County, MS (January 9, 2023) – A fatal three-car crash occurred on a highway in George County on Thursday, January 5. At approximately 2:30 p.m., the incident was reported to police in the area, who promptly responded to the scene.
The crash happened on US Highway 98 near the Alabama state line. One person involved lost their life, according to reports.
Sources say a 2019 Nissan Sentra driven by 25-year-old Louanntha M. Macarilla of Mobile, Alabama, was headed west on US 98 when it was involved in a crash with two eastbound vehicles.
One of those vehicles was identified as a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Damian Cunningham, 47, of Mobile. The second was driven by Johnathon Brantley, 50, of Forest.
Macarilla sustained serious injuries in the accident and passed away the next day. The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate the details of the accident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Mississippi Car Accidents
Numerous car crashes take place in Mississippi yearly. Though many of these collisions result in mere property damage, some of them end in injuries and fatalities. In 2016, approximately 690 people were killed in deadly auto accidents in Mississippi. Truthfully, most of these collisions are able to be prevented. This is because the majority of the car wrecks that occur in Mississippi and throughout the United States are the result of driver negligence. This is especially the case when a collision occurs on a major highway. Highways are the most dangerous and common places auto accidents happen. You have legal options available to you after you lose someone you love in a fatal accident. Seeking the help of a legal advocate is in your best interest during this trying time.
If you have recently lost a loved one in a deadly auto accident, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Enlisting the help of a trusted wrongful death lawyer can help you recover in many ways. Wrongful death claims are some of the most complex legal claims, so having the help of a George County wrongful death attorney will be beneficial to you.
At Mama Justice, our attorneys have helped numerous families recover financial compensation after they have lost loved ones in auto accidents. The insurance company will do whatever it can to get you to close your case out as cheaply and quickly as possible, but when you work with an attorney, you will be able to collect the maximum compensation available for your injuries and losses. The knowledgeable attorneys at Mama Justice know how to fight the insurance company to help you achieve the best results possible. We will help you obtain the compensation that you deserve for several aspects at this time, including the following important ones:
- Funeral costs
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
- Loss of consortium
Please contact a wrongful death attorney at (888) 484-1476 to find out what our attorneys 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 used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
