2 Mississippi firefighters killed on scene by hit-and-run driver

  • Source: Hattiesburg American
  • Published: 03/16/2017 12:00 AM

Two Sumrall volunteer firefighters working a wreck scene in Lamar County are dead after allegedly being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Sheriff Danny Rigel said that the firefighters were directing traffic at a dump truck accident on Mississippi 589 at Oloh Road when they were hit by a driver who fled the scene. Coroner Cody Creel identified them as Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53. They died of blunt force trauma. Creel said he got the call about 6:40 p.m. Authorities say another person was injured and was transported to a local hospital. His status is unknown. Rigel said the incident took place in the city of Sumrall but both Lamar county and the Mississippi Highway Patrol are assisting with the investigation.



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