MS Teen Emily Goss ID’d As Victim In Friday Fatal Hancock County Head-On Crash

HANCOCK COUNTY, MS. (THECOUNT) — Emily Goss, of Picayune, Mississippi, has been identified as the victim in a fatal two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.

Goss, 17, was operating a Honda Accord on MS-43 near Lee Town Road, when for unknown reasons, she crossed centerlines and into opposing traffic. Goss’ vehicle collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado that was driven by Michael Roberts, a 53-year-old male from Picayune.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the crash occurred at approximately 2:47 p.m Friday afternoon, reports WXXV.

The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was transported to Hancock Medical Center for moderate injuries.

Goss, who was unrestrained in her vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple blunt force trauma injuries.

The investigation into the cause of the crash remains open.

Goss’ family members took to Facebook to remember her:

Geo quick facts: Picayune is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,008 at the 2018 census. Picayune was added to the New Orleans metropolitan area in 2014. The city is located approximately 45 miles from New Orleans, Hattiesburg and Gulfport-Biloxi – Wikipedia.