SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. — Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025, claiming the lives of Martez L. Duncan and Terry L. Ramiz.
The first crash took place on Highway 448 in Sunflower County. According to MHP, a 2020 Ram 1500 traveling eastbound collided head-on with a 2023 Hyundai Elantra traveling westbound. The driver of the Hyundai, 33-year-old Martez L. Duncan of Southaven, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Ram 1500 sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, including speed, road conditions, and possible contributing factors.
The second fatal incident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 61 and Laughlin Road in Cleveland just after 10:00 a.m. MHP reports indicate that a 2012 Chrysler 300, traveling south on the highway, struck a pedestrian identified as 51-year-old Terry L. Ramiz of Cleveland. Ramiz sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chrysler was reportedly uninjured.
Both crashes remain under active investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol as authorities work to reconstruct the incidents and determine contributing factors. Officials have urged anyone with information regarding either crash to contact MHP to assist with the ongoing investigations.
The fatalities have left the communities of Southaven, Sunflower County, and Cleveland in mourning, as residents grapple with the sudden and tragic losses. MHP continues to emphasize the importance of safe driving practices and pedestrian awareness to prevent future tragedies.
Updates will be provided as investigators release additional findings.
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Two Fatal Crashes Investigated by Mississippi Highway Patrol in Sunflower County and Cleveland
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. — Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025, claiming the lives of Martez L. Duncan and Terry L. Ramiz.
The first crash took place on Highway 448 in Sunflower County. According to MHP, a 2020 Ram 1500 traveling eastbound collided head-on with a 2023 Hyundai Elantra traveling westbound. The driver of the Hyundai, 33-year-old Martez L. Duncan of Southaven, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Ram 1500 sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, including speed, road conditions, and possible contributing factors.
The second fatal incident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 61 and Laughlin Road in Cleveland just after 10:00 a.m. MHP reports indicate that a 2012 Chrysler 300, traveling south on the highway, struck a pedestrian identified as 51-year-old Terry L. Ramiz of Cleveland. Ramiz sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chrysler was reportedly uninjured.
Both crashes remain under active investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol as authorities work to reconstruct the incidents and determine contributing factors. Officials have urged anyone with information regarding either crash to contact MHP to assist with the ongoing investigations.
The fatalities have left the communities of Southaven, Sunflower County, and Cleveland in mourning, as residents grapple with the sudden and tragic losses. MHP continues to emphasize the importance of safe driving practices and pedestrian awareness to prevent future tragedies.
Updates will be provided as investigators release additional findings.
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