Otha D. Rockett Death – A fatal accident occurred on Thursday night in Pickens County, resulting in the death of a man from Mississippi. The deceased has been identified as Otha D. Rockett, a 78-year-old resident of Columbus. The collision took place at approximately 8:45 p.m. on U.S. 82, around five miles west of Reform. According to Trooper Cpl. Reginal King, Rockett was driving a Chrysler 300 when his vehicle was struck by a Toyota Tundra driven by Larry E. Davidson, a 65-year-old from Reform.
Sadly, Rockett was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 71-year-old passenger, Emma L. Rockett, was airlifted to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Davidson and his 22-year-old passenger, Jacob H. Davidson, sustained injuries and were transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. The investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the state troopers.