Thelma Gill, 81, killed and a state trooper injured in a car crash on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:43am
Accident Date: 
Monday, October 13, 2014

BREAKING: One dead in accident involving state trooper

Traxler urged motorists traveling the area to proceed with caution.

UPDATE: Victim identified in accident involving state trooper

The state trooper was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the other victim, identified as Thelma Gill, 81, was pronounced dead at the scene according to Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict. 
 
An accident at Highway 49 north of the south gate of Camp Shelby left one person dead and another in the hospital Monday afternoon. Two vehicles were involved in the accident, including a state trooper. The state trooper was taken to the hospital, and the other was pronounced dead. Names will be released upon notification of next of kin.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Thelma Gill
Roadway: 
Highway 49

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