The Mississippi Gulf Coast is mourning the heartbreaking loss of three individuals whose lives were tragically cut short in separate traffic accidents spanning Sunday night into early Monday morning, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer.
Leonardo Ricco, age 45, of Biloxi, lost his life on Sunday night in a devastating collision on the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. Ricco was traveling northbound when a vehicle heading south crossed into his path and struck him. First responders arrived swiftly, but tragically, Leonardo was pronounced dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma. He is remembered by family and friends as a warm-hearted individual with deep roots in the Biloxi community.
Just hours later, at approximately 1:07 a.m. on Monday, Antonio Guell, 75, of Florida, was killed in a separate accident on Interstate 10, between Diamondhead and Kiln Delisle Road. Authorities report that Guell was driving east when his vehicle entered a lane closed for construction and collided with a backhoe. At the time, only one lane was open to traffic. Guell was pronounced dead at the scene. His sudden and tragic death has left loved ones in Florida and beyond reeling with grief.
Also on Monday morning, around 5:17 a.m., Reese Shavers, age 58, of Perkinston, was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on Cowan-Lorraine Road near Seaway Road in Gulfport. Shavers, who was traveling southbound, collided with another vehicle and died at the scene. Known for his love of the open road and his kind, steady presence, Reese’s passing has sent shockwaves through his community and among those who knew him well.
These three unrelated but equally tragic incidents have cast a heavy shadow over the region. Local authorities and the Harrison County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding each crash. Communities across the Coast are now gathering in support of the families left behind, holding tightly to memories and honoring the lives of Leonardo Ricco, Antonio Guell, and Reese Shavers.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten. May they rest in peace.
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