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ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF 12-YEAR OLD
Late Tuesday evening at approximately 8:45 p.m. a fatal accident was reported by the Mississippi Highway Patrol on Hwy 49 South of Magee.
A 1998 Freight liner was traveling on Hwy 49 South near the intersection of New Hope Road when an individual on a bike was hit by the freight liner. The bicyclist, identified as Anthony Wilder III, 12, of Magee, received injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
This crash is currently under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Both Magee Fire Department and Magee Police along with MS Highway Patrol and Simpson County Sheriff Department were on scene.
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