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A crash involving an 18-wheeler resulted in the death of a Leland man early Wednesday morning on October 11th. The collision occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 74-Alternate and West Fifth Street Extension.

a 2016 Freightliner was heading southeast attempting to make a left turn onto U.S. 74 Alternate. A Chevrolet Silverado driven by 65-year-old Mark Smith, from Leland, was heading west on the same highway. Smith’s vehicle collided with the Freightliner. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

Contributing factors have not yet been determined in the crash, police say.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mark who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating truck accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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