Madison County: Two die in fatal head-on collision
Posted: Feb 08, 2015 1:49 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 08, 2015 1:49 PM ESTMADISON COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
Two are dead after a fatal head-on collision in Madison County Saturday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said two motorists were killed in the accident shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday on MS 43, north of Canton.
According to Trooper Eric Henry, a Toyota Avalon hit a Toyota Camry head-on in the southbound lane.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims are 20-year-old Jamesica Jackson of Canton, who was driving the Camry and 45 year-old Timothy Watkins of Clinton, who was behind the wheel of the Avalon.
Investigators are still working the scene, but Henry said alcohol and speed may be a factor with Watkins. SPECULATION at accident scene!
Neither victim was wearing a seat belt.
Highway 43 fatal accident (Source: MS Hwy Patrol)
(Source: MS Hwy. Patrol)http://www.myfoxal.com/story/28055003/madison-county-two-die-in-fatal-head-on-collision
