Forrest County Truck Accident Kills Pickup Driver, Investigation Ongoing
June 29, 2017
Forrest County Truck Accident Kills Pickup Driver, Investigation Ongoing
A horrific truck wreck has recently taken the life of a 28-year-old man from Hattiesburg, MS. According to the latest reports, the fatal crash occurred just after 6:30 am on Monday, June 19th when an 18-wheeler truck and a pickup truck collided at an intersection near Highways 98 and 49.
The victim, identified as Clyde Dempsey Moore, was driving the pickup truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict.
The investigation into this wreck is still ongoing. Consequently, authorities with the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) have not released any further information regarding the driver of the 18-wheeler and the suspected causes of the crash.
When deadly truck accidents like this occur, families who have lost loved ones can be devastated – and they can be left with a lot of questions.
The Amaro Law Firm urges witnesses with any information about this wreck to come forward so that we may share the information with investigating authorities and the involved legal team(s). Every bit of information can be helpful. Whether you witnessed the wreck, passed by while the wreck was being cleared, or are a relative of the deceased, please do not hesitate to contact us to share your information. We will make sure it gets to the right people.