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Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point - Mississippi's Golden Triangle, known for military, manufacturing, and tourism industries
Settled in 1817 and incorporated in 1821 on the banks of the Tombigbee River, Columbus is where flowers healed a nation following the Civil War. Columbus provided inspiration for Pulitzer Prize winner and native son Tennessee Williams. Columbus is the site of America’s first state-funded public university for women – now Mississippi University for Women, with its 23 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Columbus takes great pride in being the home to Columbus Air Force Base, one of the most active Air Force pilot training bases in the nation.
Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. The seventh-largest city in the state, it is situated in Northeast Mississippi, between Memphis, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,546.
West Point is a city in Clay County, Mississippi, in the Golden Triangle region of the state. The population was 11,307 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Clay County.
To get up-to-date road information for the region, go to the Mississippi DOT site.
Here is information on the most recent accidents in Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point:
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point car accidents
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point motorcycle accidents
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point pedestrian accidents
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point aircraft accidents
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point boat accidents
- Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point commercial truck accidents
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Columbus. Tupelo, or West Point, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in an accident in Columbus, Tupelo, or West Point, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
Grief support information for accident victims in the region
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Mississippi grief support.
Legal information for accident victims in Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point
When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Columbus, Tupelo, or West Point injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Columbus - Tupelo - West Point injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Columbus - Tupelo - West Point wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Columbus - Tupelo - West Point accident lawyer can do to help.
Eugene, Oregon - Oregon's second largest city, home to the University of Oregon
Eugene is home to more than 140,000 people. It covers approximately 41.5 square miles, with the Willamette River running through the heart of the city and the McKenzie River joining the Willamette to the north of town. The elevation is 426 above sea level and the city's topography features Skinner Butte to the north of downtown and the south, the landmark Spencer Butte, now a 310-acre city park.
Eugene's climate, with an average temperature of 53 degrees, is one of the city's attractive features. Mild winters, long growing seasons, and few drastic weather changes are characteristic. Normal annual rainfall is 43 inches which falls mostly between September and June.
Eugene has a high percentage of professionals including doctors, lawyers, architects, and educators. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon , Northwest Christian University, and Lane Community College.
Major highways around the Eugene region
Highways traveling within and through Eugene include:
- Interstate 5: Interstate 5 forms much of the eastern city limit, acting as an effective, though unofficial boundary between Eugene and Springfield. To the north, I-5 leads to the Willamette Valley and Portland. To the south, I-5 leads to Roseburg, Medford, and the southwestern portion of the state. In full, Interstate 5 continues north to the Canadian Border at Blaine, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia and extends south to the Mexican border at Tijuana and San Diego.Oregon Route 126 is routed along the Eugene-Springfield Highway, a limited-access freeway. The Eugene portion of this highway begins at an interchange with Interstate 5 and ends two miles (3 km) west at a freeway terminus.
- Delta Highway: The Delta Highway forms a connector of less than 2 miles (3.2 km) between Interstate 105 and Beltline Highway.
- Oregon Route 99: Oregon Route 99 forks off Interstate 5 south of Eugene, and forms a major surface artery in Eugene. It continues north into the Willamette valley, parallel to I-5. It is sometimes called the "scenic route" since it has a great view of the Coast Range and also stretches through many scenic farmlands of the Willamette Valley.
Transportation options to and from Eugene
Air travel is served by the Eugene Airport, which is the fifth largest airport in the Northwest and second largest airport in Oregon. The Eugene Metro area also has numerous private airports, several heliports, and many single helipads.
The 1908 Amtrak depot downtown was restored in 2004; it is the southern terminus for two daily runs of the Amtrak Cascades, and a stop along the route in each direction for the daily Coast Starlight.
Lane Transit District covers 240 square miles of Lane County, including Creswell, Cottage Grove, Junction City, Veneta, and Blue River. Operating more than 90 buses during peak hours, LTD carries riders on 3.7 million trips every year.
Get information on recent accidents in Eugene
If you are looking for information on a specific accident in Eugene, please check the links below:
- Eugene commercial trucking accidents
- Eugene car accidents
- Eugene pedestrian accidents
- Eugene motorcycle accidents
- Eugene bicycle accidents
- Eugene aircraft accidents
- Eugene train accidents
Major medical centers near Eugene
After a serious accident, many people receive treatment at one of Eugene's nearby medical centers, including:
Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend;
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.
Where to find legal assistance after you or a loved one are involved in a Eugene accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Eugene personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Eugene wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Eugene accident lawyer can do to help.