Brookhaven, Mississippi – Joseph Lodrigue, a 29-year-old motorcyclist from Brookhaven, tragically passed away following a severe accident on Interstate 55 in Pike County.
The fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, around 7:30 a.m., according to reports from the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Lodrigue was riding a 1986 Honda motorcycle northbound on I-55 when he lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and striking a cable barrier.
The impact of the collision proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
At this time, no further details have been released, but officials have stated that more updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
The tragic news has left the community in shock, with many expressing condolences to Lodrigue’s family and friends.
Local officials have yet to provide further statements, and the community awaits the findings of the ongoing inquiry into this heartbreaking incident.