Wiggins, MS (May 28, 2022) – A passenger was killed in a fatal truck accident on a highway in Wiggins around 11:49 p.m. on Friday night, May 27.
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol officials, the accident happened on MS-49. Police confirmed that 33-year-old Jaco Anderson was traveling north in a passenger vehicle when the driver collided with a parked semi-trailer that was on the right shoulder of the highway. After this, a second passenger vehicle collided with the truck and the first vehicle. All of the involved vehicles sustained heavy damage as a result of the collision.
Paramedics, local fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. A 55-year-old passenger inside one of the vehicles, identified as David Singletary, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. It is not known if anyone else sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes of traffic following the accident. Police quickly worked to clear the scene so traffic could return to normal.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We offer our sympathies to those who have lost a loved one in this accident.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Mississippi
Truck accidents are some of the most severe accidents on our roads throughout the state of Mississippi. Out of the hundreds of fatalities that occur on Mississippi roads every year, a percentage of them stem from truck accidents. This is due to the fact that trucks are so much larger than other vehicles on our roads. Losing a loved one in a fatal truck accident can be a harsh reality to face. You and your family may wonder where you can turn at this time. This is why it is important that you have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
The loss of a loved one can leave you feeling alone and confused. You may wonder where you can turn during these difficult times, which is why you should have the experienced help of a Wiggins truck accident lawyer on your side. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. There are many parties who could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers of truck parts
- Cargo loaders
If you have lost someone close to you in a truck accident, you should speak with a dedicated Wiggins wrongful death attorney that you can trust.
Our attorneys at MW Law Firm – Mama Justice are here to help you after you have lost someone you love in a truck collision that is not your fault.
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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.
