Margaret “Meg” Maurer, 21, killed when struck by truck tires in rest stop off of Interstate 10 in Gautier, Mississippi
Modified Date:
Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:54amAccident Date:
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The tires, bolted together and weighing some 500 pounds, traveled 850 feet over a median and highway lanes before hitting Maurer, who was walking in the rest stop parking lot with friends, according to the Gautier Police Department.
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What every family needs to know about Gautier wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. An experienced Gautier personal injury lawyer can help.
In Gautier, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Gautier wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Margaret Maurer
Roadway:
Interstate 10City:
Gautier, MSCounty:
Jackson County, MSArea:
Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
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