64-Year-Old David Crumpton Killed in Rankin County Trailer Accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 16, 2023
Crumpton suffered severe life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital.
A tragic accident in Rankin County, Mississippi has claimed the life of a 64-year-old man who was hit by a detached trailer while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon around 3:29 p.m. on Interstate 55 near I-20 West.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the victim, identified as David Crumpton from New Albany, Mississippi, was struck by a trailer that had become detached from a 2022 GMC Sierra truck driven by Eric Jones, a 33-year-old resident of Starkville.
Jones' vehicle was traveling south on Interstate 55 when the trailer suddenly disconnected and collided with Crumpton's bicycle. The impact caused severe and life-threatening injuries to Crumpton. He was immediately rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment but tragically succumbed to his injuries.
This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring proper attachment and maintenance of trailers while driving on highways. Authorities are investigating what led to the detachment in this case.
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Tags: Fatality, News, Trafficincident, Fatalcrash, Jackson, Mississippi, Bicycleaccident, Rankin County, Traileraccident
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- David Crumpton
- Vehicles:
- 2022 GMC Sierra
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Mississippi
- City:
- Rankin County
- Location:
- Interstate 55 near I-20 West
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-15
- Time of Incident:
- 3:29 p.m.
Interstate 55 near I-20 West
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