Hancock County, MS (July 15, 2023) – A car accident in Hancock County turned fatal on Saturday, July 15. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol report that the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. A man identified as Codie Beasley was killed in the crash.
Beasley was traveling on Interstate 10 when he was involved in a collision with another driver. Several responders went to the crash scene in an effort to render aid; however, Beasley was pronounced deceased on-site.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation by local police at this time. The interstate was closed while crews worked at the scene, causing significant delays in traffic in the area.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
No further information has been reported.
Mississippi Car Accidents
Mississippi sees hundreds of car crashes per day. On average, over 300 auto collisions occur each day in the Magnolia State. Sadly, thousands of people lose their lives per year in these crashes. Across America, about 17,000 car wrecks happen daily that injure and take the lives of numerous people. About 7,500 individuals get hurt every day in American car crashes, while approximately 100 people end up losing their lives. Sadly, the majority of car wrecks reported in the United States are preventable and caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Driver negligence is a severe problem in the United States. It takes the lives of tens of thousands of people per year and causes millions of accidents. Over 90% of reported car wrecks across the country are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Driver negligence is displayed in numerous ways; however, the majority of negligent drivers are distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding. For example, more than 11,000 people are killed yearly due to the actions of speeding drivers.
If you or a member of your family has been hurt by a driver who was speeding, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent, you deserve to be able to recover without going broke. A car crash lawyer can help you recover financial compensation for lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical bills, pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil, in addition to other damages. If you have lost someone you love due to a car accident caused by a negligent driver, a wrongful death lawyer in Hancock County can help you gather compensation for the aforementioned damages as well as funeral costs and more. Mama Justice is a reputable law office that has been helping injured accident victims recover for decades.
Our main goal is to help you and your loved ones get out from under the difficult aftermath that may have followed your collision. Contact our law office at (888) 484-1476 to speak with an attorney who 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.
