Arthur Barnes, Jr., 63, killed, after his SUV is rear-ended by another vehicle on southbound Highway 67 at Tradition Parkway near Saucier, and overturns multiple times.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:29am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Victim in Tradition Parkway accident identified.

Harrison County coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the victim from Thursday morning's two-car accident on Mississippi 67 at Tradition Parkway.

Hwy 67 accident victim identified as Saucier man.

A 63-year-old Saucier man was killed in an early morning accident in Harrison County. It happened around 6am in the southbound lanes of Highway 67 at Tradition Parkway.

A 63-year-old Saucier man was killed in an early morning accident in Harrison County. It happened around 6am in the southbound lanes of Highway 67 at Tradition Parkway.

The Harrison County Coroner identified the victim as Arthur Barnes, Jr. He said the victim's SUV was struck from behind by another vehicle. The SUV flipped several times, and Barnes was not wearing a seatbelt.

Hargrove said Barnes's wife said he had a lawn maintenance business and was on his way to work when the accident occurred.

There's no word yet on the condition of the other driver, or whether any charges have been filed. The Highway Patrol is investigating.

Just about a month ago, two people died and a third person was hospitalized after an accident at this same intersection.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Arthur Barnes
Jr.

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