A music teacher from Baton Rouge, Louisiana died tragically Monday, after she was struck by an 18-wheeler in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Victim Had Stopped to Assist in Earlier I-55 Crash
The horrific accident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55.
According to the Mississippi State Police, the 52-year-old woman had stopped to assist a driver in an earlier crash.
Apparently, she was struck by a logging truck on the way back to her vehicle and died at the scene.
2 Injured After Truck Crashed Into Multiple Vehicles
The 18-wheeler went on to collide with six vehicles.
Emergency crews transported two injured motorists to a local hospital.
So far, however, authorities have not released any other information on those individuals or their condition.
Beloved Teacher at Baton Rough High School for 20+ Years
The woman killed in Monday’s tragic crash had taught piano at Baton Rouge High School for over 20 years.
According to the Baton Rouge High School Foundation, she was “a talented pianist, singer who inspired her students to develop their abilities and appreciate so many forms of music.”
School guidance counselors, I CARE specialists, and other support staff were available this week to aid students as they mourned their beloved teacher.
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