Jackson County, MS (December 13, 2023) –At approximately 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, December 10, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Jackson County. A woman identified as Mildred Davis, 73, lost her life in the crash. Police report the collision took place when Alice Haydock, 74, was headed west onto Wade-Vancleave Road from Highway 63 when she was involved in a crash with a 2015 Honda Fit. The Fit was operated by Mildred Davis of Pascagoula. Haydock also collided with 41-year-old Felecia Carter of Vancleave who was stopped on Wade-Vancleave Road.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is working to investigate the details of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Mississippi Traffic Accidents
Car crashes happen in just minutes in the Magnolia State. Some of these are mere fender-benders, while others cause catastrophic injuries for those involved. In 2017, approximately 700 people were killed in car wrecks across the state. Thousands more were injured in these wrecks.
Losing someone you love in a car crash is the only thing worse than sustaining serious injuries. No one ever wants to deal with situations like this, however, countless individuals face this tragic reality each year throughout the country.
Losing a loved one is extremely difficult, and can completely alter your whole life. You may be emotionally suffering while worrying about money, which can be extremely difficult. Your finances may be being drained by medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, and more. Depending on how your loved one’s crash occurred, you may be under the impression that it happened due to driver negligence. If this is the case for you, a wrongful death attorney can help you to recover financially.
You can file a wrongful death claim with a lawyer to help prove that another person caused the passing of your loved one by acting irresponsibly while behind the wheel. Some of the compensation you may be able to collect when you file a claim may include:
- Lost wages
- Funeral costs
- Burial expenses
- Pain
- Suffering
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Emotional turmoil
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Loss of consortium
Contact a wrongful death lawyer in Jackson County if you have recently lost someone you love in a car crash. You can reach our firm at (888) 484-1476 to learn more.
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