Lester Pipkins, 52, dies after struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

A Perry County man died early Saturday morning when he was struck by several vehicles as he was walking along Highway 49. Perry Co. man struck, killed by multiple vehicles on Hwy 49 Posted: Updated: Benedict said Pipkins was walking north in the southbound lane near Cocos Restaurant when he was hit by a military van and several other cars. Benedict said Pipkins was walking north in the southbound lane near Cuco's Restaurant when he was hit by a military van and several other cars. Benedict said it was an accident and said alcohol may have played a role in his death. Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict said the victim, Lester Pipkins, 52, of Richton, had just walked out of the emergency room at Forrest General Hospital when the incident happened around 12:50 a.m.