Tragedy struck in Natchez, Mississippi, when a man lost his life in a severe collision involving two SUVs on John R. Junkin Drive. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday and claimed the life of Eugene Skipper of Natchez. Skipper was a passenger in a red SUV driven by his wife, Veronica Skipper.
According to Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford, the accident happened when a juvenile driver, operating a tan SUV, attempted to turn from the westbound lane of John R. Junkin Drive into the parking lot of LaFiesta and Natchez Market. As the tan SUV made the turn, it was struck broadside by the red SUV driven by Veronica Skipper. The impact caused the tan SUV to flip over on the road. The juvenile driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.
Veronica Skipper was transported to Merit Health Natchez by AMR EMS for medical attention. The extent of her injuries and those of the juvenile driver remains unknown. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the events leading up to the collision.
Eugene Skipper’s death is a tragic outcome of the crash. It is currently unclear whether he succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident or if he suffered from heart attacks during the incident. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of a Natchez resident and awaits further details on this heartbreaking event.