There were two fatal accidents over the Easter holiday. The second one happened just after 11 on Friday night in Sandhill. 41-year-old Marlon Longsworth was driving a Ford Ranger pickup when he hit 27 year old Victor Underwood who he says suddenly jumped unto the road. This happened near a well known bar at mile 21 on the Phillip Goldson Highway.
Today Ladyville police discussed the accident:..
Underwood succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the KHMH. Police have served Longsworth with a Notice of Intended Prosecution.
The weekend's other fatal traffic accident also happened on Good Friday - this time in Red Bank Village. At about 5:45 p.m., 22-year-old Jose Santos of Red Bank were riding in the village when they lost control around a curve and Santos crashed into a post while his passenger jumped off and received minor injuries. Santos died on the spot from head injuries.
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