David Loper Killed, Joshua Horton Injured in 18-wheeler Accident in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS — May 8, 2023, David Loper was killed and Joshua Horton was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around midnight on I-20.
Initial details provided by Mississippi Highway Patrol investigators indicated that the fatal crash happened early Monday. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are not entirely clear at this time.

It appears that 59-year-old David Loper was the driver of a tractor-trailer that was traveling on the interstate. For reasons currently unspecified, another tractor-trailer said to be driven by 34-year-old Joshua Horton was overturned along the interstate ahead. Loper's 18-wheeler crashed into Horton's overturned tractor-trailer.
Due to the collision, Loper sustained fatal injuries. Horton was said to have injuries described as moderate. Right now, additional details regarding the factors surrounding the crash are still under investigation.
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