Madison County, MS (June 21, 2025) — A two-vehicle crash in Madison County Tuesday evening has left one young passenger dead and two others injured, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 6:29 p.m. on June 17 along Mississippi Highway 16 near Virgin Mary Road. Authorities say 21-year-old Marissa Reed of Mathiston was driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica westbound when she collided with a 2006 Ford Fusion being driven eastbound by 19-year-old Daeshawna Woodard of Canton.

Both drivers suffered minor injuries. However, a minor passenger in Woodard’s vehicle sustained critical injuries and was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where she was later pronounced dead.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and has not yet announced whether any charges will be filed.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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