Southaven Man Killed in Sunflower County Crash
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. – A tragic collision in the Mississippi Delta claimed the life of a Southaven man on Saturday evening, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP).
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Martez Duncan.
The deadly crash occurred along Highway 448 in Sunflower County, when Duncan’s car and a pickup truck collided. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving Duncan fatally injured. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck, along with a passenger inside the vehicle, also sustained injuries in the crash. Both were transported for medical treatment, though officials have not yet released details about the extent of their injuries or their current conditions.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the crash. At this time, it remains unclear what factors may have contributed to the collision. Authorities are examining all aspects, including roadway conditions and the possibility of driver error or other contributing elements.
This fatal accident has left the Sunflower County community mourning the loss of Duncan, as family and friends grapple with the sudden tragedy.
The MHP urges drivers to remain alert, follow all traffic laws, and exercise caution while traveling Mississippi roadways, especially during evening hours when visibility may be reduced.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available.