Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor
The investigation continues with the automobile accident that left one pedestrian dead over the weekend.
Freddie Taylor, 55, of Willow Wood Apartments, died about seven hours after being struck by a vehicle.
Arrius Freeman, the driver of the vehicle, has been charged with suspended license and no insurance.
“If speed proved to be a factor in this accident, there will be additional charges,” Chief Eric Snow said.
The accident occurred around 6 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Sixth Street and Lamar Avenue.
“According to witnesses, (Taylor) walked out in front of a green Ford Crown Victoria,” Snow said. “After being struck by the car, Taylor was taken to the University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead early the next morning.”
Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said Taylor died from multi-system trauma.
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Dear Editor:
In the 6 April 2013 edition of The Yazoo Herald you published a letter from Cynthia Fuller, "Thanks to (Van) Foster for helping get bridge replaced."
After reading this lettter, I had the impression that the bridge was completed and traffic was moving along normally.
Wrong! Last Sunday I was on my way to homecoming at Providence Baptist Church. I turned north onto old 49 and saw the signs that the bridge was out. I assumed that they hadn't gotten around to removing the signs. I expected to cross Thompson Creek on the new bridge. When I approached the creek the road was barricaded and construction equipment was down in the creek.
Perhaps The Herald can keep us updated as to the progress being made on the new bridge.
Nan Harvey
Jackson, MS
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