Forest woman killed in car accident on I-20

A 29-year-old Louin man was killed in a crash with an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning, according to Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler.

Kurtis Daniel Simoneau died in the crash, which happened on I-20 West near exit 150 around 8 a.m., police said. 

The driver of an 18-wheeler was attempting to pull off the interstate on the left side, when the driver of a car crashed into the back of it, according to Meridian Police Capt. John Griffith. 

There were no other injuries. 

Authorities have not released the name of the victim.