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Alrekus Graves, 36, killed in motorcycle collision on Highway 528 near Bay Springs, Mississippi

Modified Date: 
Sat, 01/16/2016 - 7:05pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 16, 2016

Fatal accident leaves one dead, another injured

A Heidelberg man was killed this afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 528 near Bay Springs. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says 36 year old Alrekus Graves was hit by one vehicle head on and was then struck by a second car which was trying to avoid the accident. Graves was pronounced dead at the scene. Another motorcyclist was also injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Alrekus Graves
Roadway: 
Highway 528
City: 
Bay Springs, MS
County: 
Jasper County, MS
Area: 
Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS

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