Mississippi Father Killed In Deadly Motorcycle Accident
Police say a man from Yazoo County, MS died after a deadly morning motorcycle accident. Local authorities say the man, David Harris, died after his motorcycle was hit by the inattentive driver of an SUV.
The crash took place just after 8 in the morning when investigators say Harris and his daughter were riding a motorcycle near the intersection of Jerry Clower Boulevard and Old Benton Road in Yazoo City. Police say Harris was heading north when an SUV pulled directly in front of his motorcycle to make a turn. Investigators say they believe the driver of the SUV did not see the motorcycle prior to the accident.
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