Two Teens Killed in Jefferson County Crash

Authorities investigating fatal accident on Highway 552 West

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Two teenagers, 18-year-old Kamarion J. Hyder of Port Gibson, MS and 19-year-old Dyamond Dee of Natchez, MS, were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 552 West in Jefferson County, Mississippi on the morning of February 28. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, their 2018 Nissan Altima left the roadway and collided with a tree, resulting in fatal injuries for both occupants.

Why it matters

Tragic vehicle accidents involving young drivers and passengers are an ongoing concern in rural areas, highlighting the need for continued road safety education and enforcement to prevent such devastating losses of life.

The details

The crash occurred at 8:52 a.m. on Highway 552 West in Jefferson County. Kamarion J. Hyder was driving the 2018 Nissan Altima eastbound when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Both Hyder and his passenger, Dyamond Dee, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

  • The crash happened at 8:52 a.m. on February 28, 2026.

The players

Kamarion J. Hyder

An 18-year-old from Port Gibson, Mississippi who was the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

Dyamond Dee

A 19-year-old from Natchez, Mississippi who was the passenger in the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

Mississippi Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency investigating the cause of the single-vehicle accident.

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What’s next

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will continue its investigation into the cause of the crash and release further details as they become available.

The takeaway

This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially for young and inexperienced drivers, in order to prevent such devastating losses of life on rural roads.