Pearl River County, MS (February 2, 2024) – At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, police in Pearl River County responded to the scene of a fatal traffic accident. Reports show a 2002 Chevrolet passenger vehicle operated by Dorothy Smith, 83, of Poplarville, and a 2006 Toyota Scion operated by a 17-year-old man from Carriere were headed south on Highway 11 when they both crashed into a 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup operated by 41-year-old Ruben Ventura, also of Carriere. The Dodge Ram reportedly crossed the center line while headed north on Highway 11. The 17-year-old man lost his life in the crash, police said.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased individual at this time. Police in Pearl River are still investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Mississippi Traffic Collisions
The state of Mississippi has seen numerous traffic collisions end in injuries and even fatalities over the past decade. The Magnolia State consistently ranks among the top states in the country with the most fatalities stemming from car accidents.
Car wrecks occur all the time throughout the United States and across the state of Mississippi. Every day, more than 17,000 car wrecks are reported in the United States, and, of these crashes, around 7,500 people end up with injuries. Each day, in Mississippi, hundreds of traffic collisions occur. Tens of thousands of individuals end up with injuries per year in these wrecks while hundreds lose their lives
Driver distraction is the main reason the majority of accidents take place in the United States. Other common forms of driver negligence include speeding, intoxication, and fatigue. For example, impaired driving is behind over 30% of the national accident fatality rate in the US, while driver distraction causes around 400,000 vehicle collisions per year.
If you or a loved one of yours has recently been injured in a collision caused by a negligent driver, contacting a car accident attorney is definitely in your best interest. An attorney can help you get the financial compensation and justice you deserve during this difficult time in your life. Oftentimes, negligent drivers are fined or put in jail for their careless and/or reckless behavior that leads to injuries or even fatalities for other unsuspecting drivers.
If the worst possible thing has happened, and you have lost a beloved member of your family in a car crash caused by negligence, a wrongful death attorney in Pearl River County can help you collect full and fair financial compensation for the losses you may be facing concerning the death of your loved one. Financial compensation can help pay for the costs that stem from funeral care, burial services, medical care, and more. Even non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment are eligible for compensation when you work with a skilled wrongful death lawyer.
At Mama Justice, our skilled and compassionate legal team is well-seasoned in working with those whose lives have been negatively affected by the negligent actions of others. We know the steps to take so you can get the funds you need in the aftermath of your loved one’s accident, which is why working with us may be in your best interest. Call our law office at (888) 484-1476 for more information on your available options.
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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.
