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A car and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash on Highway 61, resulting in the death of the driver of the car. A passenger in the car was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. Check back for updates.
In DeSoto County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a DeSoto County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a DeSoto County personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
A car and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash on Highway 61, resulting in the death of the driver of the car. A passenger in the car was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. Check back for updates.
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