Fatal One-Vehicle Crash Claims Life in Covington County

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According to WLBT3, a tragic one-vehicle accident in Covington County claimed the life of a young woman on Wednesday afternoon.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of the crash on Highway 84 at approximately 12:15 p.m. According to initial reports, a 2015 Kia Optima, driven by 20-year-old Shakayiah Keys from Taylorsville, was traveling eastbound on Highway 84 when it veered off the roadway and struck a tree.

Keys was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

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