A Lee County Crash Kills Two Teens

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A crash in Lee County claims the lives of two teens.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck.

MHP Troop F, MSgt. Ray Hall says the two teens are 18-year old Margaret Riley and 17-year old Brandon Coward, of Nettleton.

Troopers responded to MS 6, near Plantersville about 10 Saturday night.

Hall says it appears Riley was traveling east bound when she lost control of her truck and hit a tree.

Both teens died on scene.

Hall says it appears neither teen was a wearing a seat belt.

“It’s a very bad situation. That’s why we’re always out here to the motor public, stressing the importance of traveling at a safe speed and always buckling up,” says Mississippi Highway Patrol Corporal Josh Clark said.

Riley’s family members said she was a “perfect” child, who always helped out when needed. They say the two had been dating for about a month.

Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors, the crash is still under investigation.