Stolen Truck Causes Wreck Injuring Three In Columbus, MS

May 27, 2009
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The driver of a stolen Toyota pickup truck was stopped by Columbus Police for speeding. While being checked, the driver tried to get away but was stopped again when a collision occurred with a Cadillac on Hwy. 45 North in Columbus, Mississippi. Jerry Sharp was arrested after the accident.

Three people were taken to the local hospital for treatment.

Who can sue whom and why? Anyone injured in this accident has a claim against the driver of the Toyota. But, they also may make a claim against the Columbus Police Department if they can prove that the officer did not follow their usual procedures in trying to apprehend a suspect.

Paul Snow is a Jackson, MS car accident lawyer who has many years of experience in handling all types of accidents. We represent clients all over Mississippi including Columbus, Meridian, Tupelo, Southaven, Vicksburg, and Pascagoula. We handle cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18 wheeler accidents and drunk driving accidents. If you have any questions about making a claim against a city, county, or state agency, call us at 601-969-1977 or contact us online.

Information provided by Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow.