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One killed in Hattiesburg crash involving two 18-wheelers

By Sethanie Smith May 2, 2025 | 11:51 AM

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was killed during a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Hattiesburg.

Police said the crash occurred on Interstate 59 South about 1.5 miles south of Hardy Street on Friday, May 2.

The Lamar County coroner said Unique Lee, 38, of Las Vegas, died in the crash. Lee was a passenger in one of the 18-wheelers.

  • One person was killed during a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Hattiesburg. (Courtesy: Hattiesburg Police Dept.)
  • One person was killed during a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Hattiesburg. (Courtesy: Hattiesburg Police Dept.)

According to police, crews with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) assisted with cleanup. There was a “significant amount” of liquids spilled during the crash.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.