Bryan James Bessonette, 29, killed and John Craig Simpson, 36, injured and arrested after two jet skis collide on lake near Brandon, MS

Modified Date: 
Wed, 05/20/2015 - 12:58pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

1 killed, 1 arrested following jet ski accident

The Rankin County Sheriff's Department is investigating a jet ski crash that left one dead and one in custody.

Man killed in jet ski crash identified

Simpson has been charged with culpable negligence manslaughter and will make his initial appearance in court on Wednesday

1 dead, 1 arrested after jet ski crash

Because of the strong possibility that alcohol contributed to the crash, Simpson was arrested after he was released from the hospital, Bailey said.
It was approximately 6:00 p.m. when two jet skis collided in a lake in the Robinhood community of Rankin County, which is just south of Brandon. One driver, identified as Bryan James Bessonette, 29, was killed in the crash, while the other, identified as John Craig Simpson, 36, sustained only minor injuries. After he was treated at the hospital, Simpson was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
People Involved: 
Bryan James Bessonette
John Craig Simpson

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