Motorcyclist killed in Ackerman 18-wheeler crash has been identified

JACKY MEADERS GRAPHIC

ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The motorcyclist killed in the Ackerman 18-wheeler crash has been identified.

Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman says 54-year-old Jacky Meaders from Weir was pronounced dead at the scene Thursday evening, August 4.

According to Troop G of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Meaders was riding his motorcycle near Highways 12 and 9 when he collided with an 18-wheeler.

He died from the injuries sustained in the crash.

This is the second fatal crash this week involving an 18-wheeler and motorcycle.

The Ackerman crash is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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