Two Teens Tragically Killed in a One-Vehicle Crash

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Two teenagers from Byhalia have died following a tragic one-vehicle crash late Sunday night in DeSoto County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the incident occurred on I-269 near the Laughter Road interchange shortly after 11 p.m.

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The MHP reported that a 2013 GMC Sierra, driven by 17-year-old Angel Salazar of Olive Branch, veered off the roadway and overturned multiple times. Salazar sustained severe injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Tragically, two passengers in the vehicle, identified as 17-year-old Brandon S. Munoz and 18-year-old Santiago Geron-Rico, both from Byhalia, lost their lives. Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Geron-Rico succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

In the aftermath of the crash, eastbound lanes of I-269 at the Laughter Road interchange were closed for the investigation. The roadway was reopened around 1:15 a.m. Monday.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.