Jackson, MS (October 9, 2023) – A woman identified as Nancy Gonzalez-Zelay lost her life in a fatal crash in Jackson. The collision took place at around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, October 6.
Information provided by the Mississippi Highway Patrol says the incident took place on Highway 27 when a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by 35-year-old Gonzalez-Zelay, of Tylertown, was involved in a collision with a 2012 Toyota CRW. The Toyota was operated by Annie Magee, 71, also of Tylertown.
Gonzalez-Zelay suffered fatal injuries in the wreck and was pronounced deceased on-site. Authorities in Walthall continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Mississippi Auto Collisions
Every year, hundreds of people are killed in car crashes in the state of Mississippi. In 2017, approximately 700 individuals were killed in fatal collisions throughout the state. These wrecks occur under several different circumstances. However, the actions of negligent drivers most often lead to crashes that cause injuries or take the lives of those involved. This is because negligent behavior like becoming distracted, intoxicated, overtired, or traveling at unsafe speeds often reduces our reaction times and judgment and impairs our vision — all of which are needed to be in top working order to safely operate a vehicle.
Across the nation, negligent drivers have been multiplying, especially in the past ten years or so. Those who allow themselves to become distracted by their cell phones are the most commonly seen types of negligent drivers on American roads right now. The fact will always remain that looking at your phone for even just five seconds, while traveling at an average speed of around 55 miles per hour, is equal to traveling the length of two entire football fields with your eyes closed. This is completely dangerous and could end up being deadly for anyone/everyone involved.
Deadly auto collisions take place hundreds of times per day in the United States. Per year, more than 40,000 people end up losing their lives in fatal traffic collisions per year. Regrettably, the majority of the collisions that end in severe injuries and fatalities end up being caused by negligent drivers.
Losing a beloved family member can be one of the most difficult experiences you ever encounter in your life. If you have recently lost a loved one in a fatal crash, hiring a wrongful death attorney can help you recover financially.
While you are grieving an immense loss, worrying about money should be out of the equation. Talking to a Walthall County wrongful death attorney as soon as possible is definitely in your best interest if you are under the impression that your loved one’s collision was caused by negligence of any kind.
At the law office of Mama Justice, our team of skilled attorneys will work hard to negotiate a fair settlement from the insurance company for you so you can pay for all of the expenses that may stem from the passing of your family member. Please contact a wrongful death attorney 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 used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
