Loretta Steele dies in fatal Hinds County car crash

Loretta Steele dies in fatal Hinds County car crash

Fatal Hinds County car crash death of Loretta Steele

A car accident in Hinds County, Mississippi, resulted in the death of one woman and left her sister injured, according to a news report. The WJTV station reported the incident occurred at the intersection of Dry Grove Road and Lebanon Pine Grove Road. The collision happened in the late afternoon of August 23, 2025, around 5:00 p.m.

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed the identities of the two St.eeles involved. Loretta Steele, who was killed, and her sister, Ora Steele, were both in the vehicle. Jones stated that Loretta died from her injuries sustained in the crash, while Ora Steele was treated for her serious condition and released from the hospital.

Officials indicated that the cause of the accident remains under investigation. The driver was promptly pulled over by law enforcement following the incident. The authorities are currently trying to determine what led to the collision. No other details were provided about the driver or the specific circumstances of the accident.