Basic Facts
Crash date: April 6, 2026
Crash location: State Highway 15 in Perry County, MS
People involved:
- Bobby L. Wiggers, 19
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Perry County, MS — April 6, 2026, Bobby Wiggers was killed in a truck accident at about 6:30 a.m. on State Highway 15.
Authorities said a 2023 Dodge Ram pickup was going south when it collided with a 2015 Western Star semi-truck.
Dodge driver Bobby L. Wiggers, 19, of Richton died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.
The truck driver was not hurt, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Perry County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
With an accident this early in the morning, it’s tempting to attribute this crash to driver error or fatigue. That may prove to be true, but investigators can’t afford to get tunnel vision as they look into this crash.
What if the truck stopped suddenly, or veered out of its lane? What if the pickup had a problem with its brakes or steering mechanism? Investigators should consider these possibilities as they gather witness statements, evidence from the scene, data from the vehicles and any available video footage of the crash. That should yield the facts necessary to explain how this crash happened, so the Dodge driver’s family won’t have any lingering questions.
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