95-Year-Old Collins Man Killed in Covington County Crash

Authorities say the elderly passenger died after a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 84.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 95-year-old man from Collins, Mississippi died after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 in Covington County on Friday afternoon. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the collision around 12:07 p.m., where a pickup truck traveling westbound collided with an eastbound Ford Escape carrying the elderly victim and his 64-year-old son, who were both transported to a local hospital with injuries. The 95-year-old passenger later succumbed to his injuries.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes involving elderly drivers or passengers are an unfortunate reality, often stemming from age-related declines in vision, reflexes, and other physical capabilities that can impair safe driving. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and support for senior citizens on the road.

The details

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by 25-year-old Ethen J. Clark of Mount Olive was traveling westbound on U.S. 84 when it collided with a 2008 Ford Escape driven eastbound by 64-year-old Hurl Booth Jr. of Collins. Booth Jr.'s 95-year-old father, Hurl Booth Sr., was a passenger in the Ford Escape. Both Booth Jr. and Booth Sr. were transported to a local hospital, but Booth Sr. later died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

  • The collision occurred around 12:07 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Ethen J. Clark

A 25-year-old man from Mount Olive, Mississippi who was driving the pickup truck involved in the fatal crash.

Hurl Booth Jr.

A 64-year-old man from Collins, Mississippi who was driving the Ford Escape involved in the collision and was injured.

Hurl Booth Sr.

A 95-year-old man from Collins, Mississippi who was a passenger in the Ford Escape and died from his injuries sustained in the crash.

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What’s next

The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety for elderly drivers and passengers, and the need for communities to provide adequate support and resources to help senior citizens navigate the roads safely.