Category Archives: Auto Accidents

Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation and a beloved recreational activity. However, they also represent a majority of traffic incidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that in 2022, there were 6,218 motorcyclists killed — 15% of all traffic fatalities. In fact, NHTSA data show that this is the highest number of […]

Ensuring your child’s safety while on the road is a top priority for every parent and guardian. Understanding and complying with Mississippi’s car seat laws is vital in protecting your little ones and avoiding legal penalties. At Gidden Law Firm, P.A., we provide this comprehensive guide to Mississippi car seat laws to help you navigate […]

Filing a police report after a car crash in Mississippi is essential for protecting your legal rights and ensuring a thorough investigation. Whether you’re dealing with minor fender benders or severe collisions, understanding the process of filing accident reports can make a significant difference in your claim. At Giddens Law, we provide a step-by-step guide […]

Tragic Head-On Crash Occurs on Hwy 16 in Scooba, Mississippi, Near Alabama State Line SCOOBA, MS. – According to a news report posted online at wvtm13.com, a tragic head-on vehicle crash occurred on Mississippi Highway 16 outside of Scooba, Mississippi, which is close to the Alabama state line. The report says that eight people riding […]

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (As reported initially by WCBI.com) – Police are investigating a serious, multi-car accident which occurred yesterday evening in East Columbus, Mississippi. According to WCBI.com, these were, at minimum, three motor vehicles involved in the chain-reaction accident on December 17, 2018. It has also been reported that there may be as many as 2 […]

MISSISSIPPI- Nola.com writes that a grieving family is questioning why a woman with multiple DUI’s was released from jail a matter of days prior to killing two drivers on Interstate 59 in a head-on collision.* The incident took place on the morning ofThanksgiving, November 22, 2018. A woman from South Carolina, Shelley Rose, was driving […]

LUMBERTON, MS- Wlos.com writes that the Mississippi Highway Patrol recently released the names of three people who were killed in a five-vehicle collision in Mississippi.* The victims were identified as Shelley E. Rose, 48, of North Carolina, Jada J. Bright, 23, of Mississippi, and Evans Vincent, 45 of Alabama. Rose was reportedly operating a 2018 […]

RED BANKS, MS- Citynews1130.com writes that a freight train hit a van in northwest Mississippi. Two individuals were killed in the incident, and 3 others suffered injuries.* The crash took place approximately 40 miles southeast of Memphis on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. According to reports from the county coroner, the two people who died in […]

Jackson, Mississippi – November 9, 2018 – WLOX reported that two automobile crashes slowed traffic in the Jackson metro area on Friday morning. A fatal accident is said to have occurred on I-220 North, and another crash slowed traffic on I-20 East. Traffic delays were reported in both areas, and drivers were urged to use caution […]

Jackson County, Mississippi – November 8, 2018 – WLOX reports that a twenty-one-year-old woman from Vancleave died in a head-on collision on Highway 57. The woman’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck that was moving in the opposite direction. The driver of the pickup was hurt in the crash and is expected […]