Mississippi Mourns the Loss of Theodore W. Joyner in Tragic Highway Accident

The Mississippi community is mourning the sudden passing of Theodore W. Joyner, a 59-year-old resident of Hickory Flat, who tragically lost his life in a highway accident on March 27, 2025. His untimely death has left a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.

The incident has brought to the forefront concerns regarding the safety of Mississippi’s rural highways. A recent report highlighted that approximately 27.6% of rural roads in Mississippi are in disrepair, contributing to the state’s high traffic fatality rate of 1.76 per 100 million miles traveled.

In response to such tragedies, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has developed the Mississippi Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which addresses issues like high-risk rural roads and aims to implement strategies to reduce crashes and improve road safety.

As the community comes to terms with this loss, our thoughts are with Theodore’s family and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.