Update: The names of the deceased have been released.
Devonte Ashford, 16, of Kosciusko
Marvin March, 17, of Kosciusko
Kobe Vaugns, 15, of Kosciusko
Travon Simmons, 15, of Kosciusko
Mike Hutchinson, 71, of McCool
Jan Poole Hutchinson, 65, of McCool
Update: It has been confirmed that six people in total died in the crash. Names will not be released until family members have been notified.
Multiple people are deceased after the head-on collision that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in Kosciusko past the career tech center on Hwy 12 E today, Feb. 5, 2024. The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown.
Kosciusko Police, Kosciusko Fire Department, EMS, and MS Hwy Patrol all responded to the incident. Attala Deputies were later called to assist.
One vehicle was reported to be on fire and someone or multiple people were said to be trapped in another vehicle.
The names of the deceased will be released after their family has been notified.
