SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Mississippi – A collision involving many vehicles that occurred on Saturday in Sunflower County resulted in the death of one individual and the injury of another.
The collision took place at approximately 2:19 p.m. on American Highway 49 West.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that Kionchez Gibson, 42 years old, was traveling north on his Kawasaki motorcycle when he collided with the back of a Mack truck driven by a man from Belzoni. Gibson was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the collision.
His death was confirmed at the scene of the accident.
Additionally, a second individual, Caitlin Dodson, who was 28 years old and from Southaven, was driving a Kawasaki in the direction of the north when she drove into a ditch.
It was decided to transport Dodson to a hospital in Jackson for medical treatment. Reportedly, her injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.
Authorities investigating deadly multi-vehicle crash in Sunflower County.