Breaking: One Dead in Early Morning Wreck

By Alyssa Schnugg
News editor
alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck this morning that occurred just north of Abbeville on Highway 7.

The wreck occurred at about 6:30 a.m. and involved several vehicles, although the number of people injured is still unknown.

Lafayette County Coroner Rocky Kennedy said one Hispanic man was killed at the scene; however, his name is not being released at this time until he is identified and next of kin are notified.

This is a developing story. Continue to check hottytoddy.com for updates.


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