DeSoto Central High School Student-Athlete Dies in Traffic Accident

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According to WLBT3, Tucker Rudd, a student-athlete at DeSoto Central High School, tragically lost his life in a traffic accident early Saturday morning, according to DeSoto County News. The Olive Branch Police Department reported that they responded to the accident at approximately 1:19 a.m. near Terrace Stone Drive.

Rudd, who was an infielder for the school’s baseball team during his junior year, was remembered by his coach and the school’s athletics department with heartfelt tributes.

Tucker RuddPhoto byDeSoto County Sheriff's Department

Coach Brian Lewis expressed his condolences, stating, "Please pray for the Rudd family, our school, and community. We will miss him greatly."

The DeSoto Central Athletics Department also released a statement, saying, "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our student-athletes, Tucker Rudd. Please join us in praying for his family, friends, teammates, and our school in the coming days."