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Percy Moss, 42, Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Mississippi Highway 26

Percy Moss, 42, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in George County, Mississippi, early Tuesday morning.

Korede Abdulsalam
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Percy Moss, 42, Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Mississippi Highway 26

Percy Moss, 42, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died following a multi-vehicle crash in George County, Mississippi, on Tuesday morning.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Highway 26.

Moss was traveling eastbound in a Ford F-550 when an 18-wheeler traveling westbound collided with his vehicle.

The impact sent debris into a nearby Chevrolet Tahoe. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash also caused significant damage to the Pascagoula River Bridge. The highway remained closed for several hours while engineers inspected the bridge and crews worked to make the area safe.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the Tahoe was not injured.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Moss was 42 years old. His death has left family, friends and others mourning his loss.