Carmen Corey, 59, killed, after she is struck by a tractor-trailer, while walking on I-59 near Hattiesburg.
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:40amAccident Date:
Friday, April 11, 2014Pedestrian killed on Interstate 59 identified.
The identity of the pedestrian who was killed Saturday afternoon when she was struck by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 59 has been released.
Woman Killed by 18-Wheeler on I-59
A woman dies after being hit by an 18-wheeler on I-59 near mile marker 60 in Hattiesburg.
What do you want to do?
The identity of the pedestrian who was killed Saturday afternoon when she was struck by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 59 has been released.
The Forrest County Deputy Coroner stated that the victim was 59-year-old Carmen Corey of McLain.
A Hattiesburg Police spokesman said officers received a call at 4:50 p.m. reporting that a pedestrian had been stuck by an 18-wheeler traveling south on Interstate 59.
Traxler said officers found Corey dead at the scene.
Corey was traveling on foot when she was killed, but officers said they found a vehicle close to the scene of the accident.
Traxler did not say if it was the victim's car.
No charges have been filed.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Carmen Corey
Roadway:
I-59City:
Hattiesburg, MSCounty:
Forrest County, MSArea:
Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS
Add new comment