Pedestrian Wendy Snelling, 44, was hit and killed by an 18-wheeler near the 55-mile marker on Interstate 10 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Modified Date:

Sun, 11/16/2014 - 4:48pm

Accident Date:

Friday, October 17, 2014

Pedestrian struck and killed this morning in eastbound lanes of I-10 near mile marker 55

Seibert said the pedestrian was on the highway when the accident occurred. "We have a couple of theories about why the person was in traffic, but it's under investigation," Seibert said.

44-year-old Wendy Snelling, of Louisiana, identified as I-10 pedestrian fatality in Jackson County

"She was with her family, and they had stopped to offer assistance to a car that was in distress on the interstate," Moody said.

Wendy Denise Snelling (1970 - 2014): Obituary

Wendy was an amazing mother and loved her children immensely. She had a big heart, a fiery attitude, and her bright smile could light up any room. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Her life ended how she lived it, selflessly. Her legacy will live on in her children.

A pedestrian died Friday morning after being hit by an 18-wheeler on I-10 near the 55-mile mark. The accident occured around 8:53 a.m. on Friday, October 17 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The identities of the driver and the victim have not yet been released. Police are investigating why the pedestrian was on the highway.

Type: Pedestrian Accident

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Pedestrian Accident, Good Samaritans

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Wendy Snelling

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