Police discover what the teen was holding after she dies after colliding with a school bus.
A tragic school bus accident that claimed a young life has caused a great deal of trouble in Panola County.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a driver struck a South Panola School bus Wednesday morning at approximately 7:15 a.m.
Katelyn Ray’s family has confirmed that she is the victim.
The accident occurred when Ray’s vehicle collided with the rear of a South Panola School bus on Highway 15 close to Highway 6 in Panola County.
Ray was on her way to pick up her older sister from work when this tragic incident occurred. Katelyn’s final conversation with her mother, Shelia Ray, ended in a heartbreaking farewell. It was a straightforward display of familial love and affection.
Shelia Ray conveyed her surprise at the subsequent development as she recounted the events. Katelyn’s family became even more concerned when they encountered an odd silence when they attempted to contact her.
When the highway patrol called with the devastating news that Katelyn had been in a serious car accident, the agonizing wait came to an end.
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol officials, Katelyn Ray’s vehicle struck the rear of the school bus with great force during the collision.
Because of the sequence of events, the family became even more concerned when Katelyn failed to arrive at her sister’s workplace by 7:30 a.m. Courtney Pettit, the victim’s sister, expressed the mounting concern and questioned Katelyn’s whereabouts during those pivotal moments.
Unsure of what to do, Courtney Pettit resorted to social media, posting a heartfelt message on Facebook requesting any information regarding her sister who had gone missing.
