A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Caledonia woman on Wednesday. Lois Frances Honnoll, 76, died when the vehicle she was driving was hit head on by a small Dodge pick-up truck. The driver and passenger of the truck were taken by ambulance to Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said Honnoll died on the scene. She is the mother of Caledonia Alderman Steve Honnoll.
The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Wolfe Road, south of the Broken Spoke. Honnoll was driving north when here vehicle struck the southbound truck.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. Chief Deputy Marc Miley said alcohol and drugs were not believed to be factors in the accident. Miley would not release the names of the injured and would not comment on their status.
Jeff Clark was previously a reporter for The Dispatch.
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