One child killed, one injured in pedestrian collision with semi truck on Highway 8 in Vardaman, Mississippi

Modified Date:

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 3:42pm

Accident Date:

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

1 child dead, another hospitalized after being struck by 18-wheeler

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the driver, James Thomas Murphy. Murphy has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Type: Pedestrian Accident

Topics:

Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle

People Involved:

James Thomas Murphy

Roadway:

Highway 8

City:

Vardaman, MS

County:

Calhoun County, MS

Area:

Columbus-Tupelo-West Point, MS