Vicksburg, MS (September 25, 2022) – Police in Mississippi identified four people who lost their lives in a head-on collision on a roadway in Vicksburg. The incident was reported to officials shortly before 12:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, September 24.
Reports indicate the fatal crash took place on US 61 near the Issaquena-Warren County line. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the fatal accident near Valley Park in Issaquena County.
Thomas Williams Jr., age 39, was driving a Honda Accord while headed south on Highway 61 when he collided head-on with a Nissan Altima traveling north. The Altima was being driven by Kamille H. Smith, age 43, of Cleveland.
Both drivers lost their lives in the accident. Two teenage passengers present in the Altima at the time of the collision both lost their lives.
Authorities in Vicksburg continue to investigate the details of the incident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family or families of the deceased victims.
No further information has been reported at this time.
Mississippi Car Wrecks
Auto accidents happen in Mississippi constantly. The state sees over 300 vehicle collisions happen per day. Throughout the country, there are millions of vehicle collisions that happen every year that injure and take the lives of millions of people. Car crashes have become a leading cause of serious injuries and death in the United States in the past decade. This may be partially due to the advent of smartphones and other handheld technology. The main leading cause of car crashes is currently driver negligence. In the United States, driver distraction is the most commonly seen type of driver negligence that leads to accidents and injuries.
In one recent year, over 400,000 auto collisions were reported as a result of driver distraction. That same year, more than 3,000 people lost their lives in vehicle collisions caused by distracted drivers. Drivers who choose to look at their phones, talk to other people in the car, eat, or do anything else other than keeping their eyes on the roadway, put themselves and everyone else they come into contact with while behind the wheel at serious risk for severe injuries or even death.
If you or someone you love has recently been injured in a car crash caused by driver negligence, you may greatly benefit from the help of a personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money you need to pay for medical care costs, repairs to your vehicle, wage loss, and more. Sadly, insurance companies will most likely try to take advantage of you during this trying time in your life. Insurance adjusters are trained to attempt to contact you in the days and weeks directly following your wreck, when you may be at your weakest and in need of money for bills.
Don’t let this happen to you. A car crash lawyer can help you get the maximum financial compensation available for your injuries and losses by negotiating a full and fair settlement with the insurance company that won’t just cover a small portion of the damages you face. A lawyer will get you enough compensation to pay for the majority of, or all of the losses and damages that resulted from your accident.
The skilled legal team from Mama Justice has over 40 years of combined legal experience helping injured crash victims get the money they deserve in the difficult aftermath of their accidents. Our trusted lawyers have been working for decades to help people make full financial recoveries after their accidents.
Call Mama Justice as soon as you can to learn more about your legal rights. You should not have to pay for injuries that you did not cause, so call us to learn about how you can collect compensation for your injuries and losses. You can reach our office at (888) 484-1476 to find out how we can assist you.
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