MHP releases names in deadly Newton Co. wreck

NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol released additional information Monday about a deadly wreck that happened Saturday afternoon on Highway 492 in Newton County.

A 13-year-old, Kaylee Massey, of Enterprise, died in the crash.

MHP said a 1999 Toyota Camry driven by 39-year-old Felicia Beatty of Philadelphia, Miss., was traveling west on 492 when it collided with a 2018 Nissan Versa driven by 71-year-old Brenda Woods of Pearl, Miss., attempting to cross the highway onto Conehatta Prospect Road.

The crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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Earlier:

According to Sgt. Jameka Moore of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, one person was killed in a vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Newton County.

The accident occurred on Hwy 492 near Conehatta Prospect Road.

Two vehicles were involved; one vehicle rolled over.

The crash occurred approximately 3:30 p.m.

There is one fatality. One person was transported from the scene of the crash for treatment.

This is a developing story. News 11 will update you as more information becomes available.

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