The Moss Point, Mississippi, community is mourning the sudden death of Latara Broadnex, a 36-year-old woman who was fatally injured in an early-morning crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the collision occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20, when a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-10 collided with a 2025 Honda Accord traveling westbound.

Broadnex was driving the Honda Accord when the vehicles collided. She suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was injured and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Remembering Latara Broadnex

Broadnex was a 36-year-old resident of Moss Point, and news of her death has brought grief to her family, friends and members of the local community.

Her sudden passing has been particularly difficult for those who knew her, as a serious roadway collision can happen within moments and leave loved ones facing an unexpected loss.

Family members and friends are now beginning the difficult process of grieving while remembering the life Latara lived and the relationships she built with those around her.

Interstate 10 Crash Investigation

The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal Interstate 10 collision.

Troopers are working to determine what happened in the moments leading up to the crash and establish the circumstances that caused the two vehicles to collide. Authorities have not provided additional details about the factors that may have contributed to the accident.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further information could be released as investigators continue reviewing evidence from the crash scene.

Family and Community Mourn

For Latara Broadnex’s loved ones, the ongoing investigation is only one part of the aftermath. Family and friends are now facing the painful reality of losing her unexpectedly.

During times of sudden loss, relatives and community members often come together to offer condolences, prayers and support. Memories shared by those who knew Broadnex will remain an important part of honoring her life as her loved ones navigate the days ahead.

The fatal crash also highlights the serious dangers motorists face while traveling on major interstate highways, where a collision can result in life-changing or fatal consequences within seconds.

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Latara Broadnex were not included in the information available at the time of reporting. Those details should be confirmed through her family or the funeral home handling her arrangements before being shared publicly.

As the Moss Point community mourns Latara Broadnex, her family and friends are left to cope with the pain of a sudden and devastating loss. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Highway Patrol continues working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the Interstate 10 crash that claimed her life.