Latara Broadnax, 36, is being remembered by the Moss Point community following her death in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County, Mississippi.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at approximately 3 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026, on I-10 in Gautier.
Broadnax was driving a 2025 Honda Accord westbound when it collided with a 2016 Lexus RX traveling eastbound. She suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash resulted in a temporary closure of the westbound lanes as authorities responded and investigated the scene.
Latara Broadnax Killed in I-10 Collision
The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that Broadnax was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 when her Honda Accord collided with the Lexus RX.
The Lexus was being driven by Korey Williams, 32, of Gautier, according to the available reporting.
Williams survived the crash but was injured and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The collision resulted in the death of Broadnax and prompted an emergency response along the interstate.
Latara Broadnax Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Latara Broadnax |
| Age | 36 |
| Hometown | Moss Point, Mississippi |
| Date of death | September 20, 2026 |
| Time of crash | Approximately 3 a.m. |
| Location | Interstate 10, Gautier, Jackson County, Mississippi |
| Vehicle | 2025 Honda Accord |
| Other vehicle | 2016 Lexus RX |
| Other driver | Korey Williams, 32, of Gautier |
| Outcome | Broadnax died from crash injuries |
| Investigating agency | Mississippi Highway Patrol |
I-10 Westbound Lanes Temporarily Closed
The fatal collision affected traffic along I-10 in the Gautier area.
Westbound lanes were temporarily closed while emergency personnel and investigators worked at the crash scene. Traffic was diverted to U.S. 90 during the closure.
The roadway was subsequently cleared and reopened after authorities completed their work at the scene.
Traffic disruptions following serious interstate crashes can affect motorists well beyond the immediate collision site, particularly when lanes are closed during early-morning travel.
Crash Investigation Underway
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
The preliminary information establishes that the two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions before the collision, but the available reports do not provide additional confirmed contributing factors.
Investigators will determine the circumstances that led to the crash as the investigation continues.
No additional conclusions about the cause or responsibility should be drawn before authorities release further findings.
Remembering Latara Broadnax
For Broadnax’s family, friends and members of the Moss Point community, her death represents the sudden loss of a 36-year-old woman.
A fatal crash can leave loved ones facing grief without warning, particularly when a person’s life is cut short unexpectedly.
The available reports do not provide extensive information about Broadnax’s career, interests or personal life. Those details may become clearer through future family announcements or memorial tributes.
For now, the circumstances of her death and the memories held by those who knew her remain central to her story.
Family and Funeral Information
Details about Broadnax’s immediate family and funeral arrangements were not included in the verified information available.
Information about visitation, burial or memorial services may be released separately by her family or an authorized funeral provider.
Any future service information should be confirmed before being attributed to Broadnax’s family.
Moss Point Community Mourns
Latara Broadnax’s death has brought grief to the Moss Point community following the early-morning I-10 collision.
The crash serves as a reminder of how quickly a routine journey can turn into a devastating event.
While investigators continue working to establish the circumstances of the collision, Broadnax’s family and friends are left to mourn her loss and remember the life she lived.
Her memory will continue through the people who knew her and the relationships she built during her 36 years.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on information concerning the September 20, 2026, fatal I-10 crash involving Latara Broadnax in Gautier, Mississippi. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that Broadnax, 36, died after her 2025 Honda Accord collided with a 2016 Lexus RX driven by Korey Williams, 32. The cause and contributing circumstances of the collision remain under investigation. Information about Broadnax’s family, career and funeral arrangements was not included in the available reports and should not be inferred without confirmation.