Jackson, MS (January 19, 2023) – Two people lost their lives in a car accident that occurred in Jackson. The wreck occurred before 3:00 a.m. in Jackson on Sunday, January 15.
Sources report the incident involved a Toyota Camry and a black Nissan Altima. It occurred at Canton Mart Road and the Interstate 55 frontage road.
Jada Kelly, 22, was identified as the driver of the Camry that collided with the Nissan, taking the life of Azure Verbena Lee Higgins, 46, and 43-year-old Valerie Renee Lynch, according to information from police.
The Jackson Police Department and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office investigated the scene. The driver of the Nissan and Kelly survived the collision. Kelly was charged with aggravated DUI, police said.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Mississippi Car Crashes
If you were seriously injured in a Mississippi auto collision that wasn’t your fault, your main concern should always be recovering your mental and physical health. Attempting to recover from a severe traffic collision may seem overwhelming and nearly impossible. You may be faced with expensive medical bills and vehicle repair costs, or you may even need an entirely new vehicle. You may have to spend a long time recovering in the hospital while you miss time at work.
Car accidents in Mississippi happen numerous times per day. On average, the state sees over 100,000 vehicle collisions per year, causing injuries to more than 60,000. Sadly, over 1,000 people lose their lives in these wrecks every year. If you feel that you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a car crash, contact a personal injury lawyer in Mississippi to discuss the legal options available to you.
The experienced and considerate Jackson personal injury attorneys at Mama Justice are here to help. You could qualify for significant amounts of compensation if you act carefully and quickly after your accident. You should not have to worry about how you’re going to get by financially or deal with the administrative and legal burdens that a vehicle collision has forced upon you.
At Mama Justice, our first priority is to lift that heavy burden from your shoulders so you can focus on your recovery. We will deal with the entire legal process, insurance adjusters, and figuring out liability in your accident. We work hard to make sure that our clients are on the fastest, surest path to recovery.
Contact our Jackson car crash lawyers at Mama Justice as soon as you can at (888) 484-1476 at your earliest convenience to get started on your injury claim.
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