Mississippi

Teen Killed; Dannie Gatewood Injured in Accident at I-55 in Copiah County, MS

Published on: July 5, 2023

Date of Accident
July 1, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Dannie Gatewood
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-55, Nesbit, Copiah County, MS, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teen at I-55 in Copiah County, MS on July 1st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford box truck was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. The impact is said the have thrown an occupant of the Ford from the vehicle before they were struck by a Chevrolet Impala. The driver of the Ford, identified as 47-year-old Dannie Gatewood, was taken to an area hospital with injuries considered to be non-life-threatening. The others involved were not injured, according to police. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford Box Truck, Tractor-trailer, Chevrolet Impala
Road/Highway
I-55
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Box Truck, Tractor-trailer and a Chevrolet Impala were involved in a collision

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