The highway police eventually called with the heartbreaking news. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that Katelyn’s vehicle hit the school bus with great force. Her aunt, Stephanie Pettit, shared how difficult it was for the family to comprehend what had happened.
Katelyn, who had obtained her driver’s license just two months before the accident, was remembered as a happy and outgoing person. The community of Panola County continues to grieve her loss.
