Sarah Elizabeth Reaves, 52, killed in wrong-way crash with semi on I-10 in Gautier, Mississippi
Modified Date:
Mon, 11/09/2020 - 10:29amAccident Date:
Wednesday, March 29, 2017Woman killed in accident on I-10EB in Gautier, Mississippi
Officials say the crash happened at about 12:00 am near mile marker 59 on I-10 Eastbound. When they arrived on the scene, authorities say it appears the woman, who was from Gulfport, Mississippi, was driving a blue 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe in the wrong direction on the interstate when it crashed into a blue 2011 International 18-wheeler.
Update: Driver who died in early morning collision identified
Elkins said Reaves was traveling the wrong way on I-10, causing her to hit the truck head-on. Jackson County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason Moody said Reaves was pronounced dead on scene at around 12:15 from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the International truck and a passenger had minor injuries.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Sarah Elizabeth Reaves
Roadway:
Interstate 10City:
Gautier, MSCounty:
Jackson County, MSArea:
Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
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