The guy driving was drinking, though that hasn't been confirmed. Rumor was that he fled the scene after wrecking into the utility pole. Only later did he notify the police and tell them his car was stolen. Again, that is unsubstantiated, but I'll find out the charge when I view the jail's logbook Monday.
The girl was riding in the back and had no seat belt, and was severely injured. She died at 3:10 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Hospital due to "multiple-system trauma," according to coroner Michael Hunt.
Her body has been sent to Jackson for an autopsy.
She was a Starkville resident. Chelsey Collins, 20.
There's a possibility that the suspect, Joshua Buckner, also has a prior record on drug charges, but again, that part is unsubstantiated. Also, none of them were students.