A tragic incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, June 6, when a 2003 Chevrolet Express Van crashed into a concrete bridge barrier on I-55 in Lincoln County, resulting in the untimely death of Alfonso E. Muraira, a 51-year-old passenger from Matamoros, Mexico.
The vehicle, driven by 56-year-old Hector Garnica Jr. from Brownsville, Texas, was traveling north on I-55 when the rear left wheel detached, causing the van to collide with the concrete barrier.
Alfonso E. Muraira was pronounced dead at the scene, while Hector Garnica Jr. survived the crash.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the fatal incident at approximately 8:14 a.m. and is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
The detachment of the rear left wheel is believed to have led to the loss of control and subsequent collision with the concrete bridge barrier.
Hector Garnica Jr. was driving the vehicle, carrying Alfonso E. Muraira as a passenger, when the tragic incident occurred.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is working to determine the exact cause of the wheel detachment and the crash.
The fatal incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation is underway to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.
The family and friends of Alfonso E. Muraira are in mourning, and the community comes together to support them in their time of grief.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the tragic crash.
