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Jerry Matthew “Matt” Ward
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Gender
Male
Age
31 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/26/2012
Location
MS-370 & Shelby Rd Ashland MS 38603 Benton
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Jerry Matthew Ward led troopers on a high speed chase on US 72. Troopers had tried to stop Ward for speeding. Troopers pursued Ward for approximately 15 miles before he lost control of his 2000 Nissan Titan pickup near Faulkner on MS 370 and crashed. He was transported by ambulance to NMMC in Tupelo where he succumbed from injuries he received from the crash on October 27, 2012.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol
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