Shanika Newton Death – On the evening of April 10, a fatal accident occurred in Leflore County, resulting in the death of a woman. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has identified the deceased as Shanika Newton, a 43-year-old resident of Tchula. The tragic incident took place just before midnight on Highway 49 East.
According to MHP, Newton’s car, traveling southbound, collided with a ditch and subsequently overturned. Regrettably, she lost her life at the crash site. It is important to note that Leflore County is situated in the Mississippi Delta region.