WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: DUI Manslaughter Charges in MSU Accident

Starkville 04/27/08

DUI Manslaughter Charges in MSU Accident

A Starkville man faces a DUI-Manslaughter charge following a fatal crash Saturday at Mississippi State University. Joshua Buckner, 20, and three others were reportedly traveling on the MSU campus when their vehicle struck a light pole near Bryce Griffis hall.  

Buckner is being held at the Oktibbeha County jail. Bond has not been set pending further investigation.

Charlesy Collins, 19, also of Starkville, died in the crash. He was a student at East Mississippi Community College.

Two other passengers were treated and have been released.

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