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Two Mississippians arrested in connection to I-459 crash in Alabama

By AJ Holliday Feb 11, 2024 | 6:02 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people were arrested after one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on I-459 SB in Hoover Friday morning.

According to Hoover police, Tyrique Carter, 22, of Byram, Miss., was charged with reckless murder, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries and fleeing/attempting to elude. Elisha Lindsey, 22, of Jackson, Miss., was charged with reckless murder and fleeing/attempting to elude. Both suspects are awaiting transfer from the Hoover City Jail to the Jefferson County Jail where they will be held without bond.

The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased individual as Tamarion Burton, 19, of Jackson, Miss.

Preliminary investigation indicates that all three vehicles were occupied by individuals who knew each other. The group of vehicles were traveling back to Mississippi from the Atlanta area. They were traveling at a high rate of speed together on I-459 when the BMW M4 and Nissan Sentra collided with one another, sending the Nissan Sentra off the roadway and into a tree. The BMW and Jeep Cherokee both briefly stopped but left the scene when police arrived, resulting in the pursuit.

The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are expected.