Tragedy on 198 Claims Young Life Late Friday

Courtsey of WRBE, "Your HomeTown Radio"

The Mississippi Highway Patrol Authorities reported a three vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 198 West, approximately 300 ft. west of Highway 63 overpass, just before 9 p.m. on Friday, January 26, claiming the life of Jillian R. Howell, 23, of Lucedale.
Roy D. Dean, Jr., 20 of Lucedale was the driver a 2005 Yamaha Big Bear and Brad Williamson, 19, of Lucedale was the driver a 2006 Honda Ranger, both were traveling on the north shoulder of Hwy 198 when Dean's Yamaha accidentally collided with the rear of Williamson's Honda, causing the Yamaha to overturn. Howell, a passenger of the Dean vehicle was thrown in the path of a 1995 Chevy Blazer being driven by Sharon Reid, 56 of Lucedale.
Dean suffered moderate injuries and Howell was taken to George County Funeral Home.
This accident is still under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.