Mississippi

Child Killed in Bicycle vs Tractor-Trailer Accident at Hwy 49 in Simpson County, MS

Published on: April 7, 2022

Date of Accident
April 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS, USA

What Happened

Mississippi Highway Patrol officials have confirmed the death of a child in a collision at Hwy 49 in Simpson County, MS on April 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened just before 9 p.m. They say a tractor-trailer going south on US 49 collided with a bicyclist in the right travel lane near New Hope Road. The bicyclist was confirmed to be 12-year-old Anthony Wilder III, who suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Police had no additional details to share regarding the cause of the accident.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Bicycle
Road/Highway
Hwy 49
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with a bicyclist

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