Sumrall volunteer firefighters Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, killed in collision with hit-and-run driver on Highway 589 in Sumrall, Mississippi
Victims identified in hit-and-run accident in Lamar Co.
According to officials on scene, while the firefighters were out working another incident, a vehicle hit them and then fled the scene.
Improvement project for intersection where two Sumrall firefighters were killed
Officials hope an improvement project in Lamar County will make the intersection at Highway 589 and Oloh Road safer.
Sumrall firefighter recounts night of fatal accident
Sumrall volunteer firefighter Shawn Huhn is recovering from two broken ribs and a bruised leg. He was one of three firefighters hit by a driver in Lamar County on March 15. He was the only one to survive.
Driver faces new charges in firefighters' hit-and-run deaths
News outlets report Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel says 31-year-old Brandon Eaton was charged Wednesday with three counts of aggravated DUI in the Mar. 15 crash.
Trial delayed for man accused of killing 2 firefighters
The Hattiesburg American reports 33-year-old Brandon Chance Eaton of Sumrall was set for trial May 7. Because a witness is on military deployment, a judge agreed to prosecutors’ request for a delay until Jan. 7.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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