Latasha Dodson, Eddie Dodson Jr. and Tamenshia Ford Obituaries: Three Killed in DeSoto County Crash Involving Walls Police Vehicle

latasha N. Dodson, Eddie L. Dodson Jr. and Tamenshia R. Ford died in a November 4, 2026, crash at Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls, Mississippi. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.

Three Victims Identified After Fatal Walls, Mississippi Crash

Three people have died following a two-vehicle collision involving a Walls Police Department vehicle in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Authorities identified the victims as Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake; Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia; and Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake.

The crash happened at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a 2026 Dodge Durango driven by 27-year-old Da’Quarius M. Burton of Memphis was travelling north on Highway 61 when it collided with a 2021 Honda Accord travelling west on Church Road. Latasha Dodson was driving the Honda. All three people who died were occupants of that vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Tamenshia Ford Remembered as Juvenile Detention Center Employee

The tragedy also affected the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed that Tamenshia Ford worked at its Juvenile Detention Center. The agency remembered her as a valued member of its team whose work reflected kindness, compassion and dedication to young people in its care.

The sheriff’s office also reported that another juvenile detention center employee was seriously injured in the collision. The injured person’s identity and condition were not included in the initial public information.

Important Details About the Police Vehicle and Collision

Although the crash involved a Walls Police Department patrol vehicle, the available reports contain an important distinction about who was driving. The Mississippi Highway Patrol identified Da’Quarius M. Burton, 27, of Memphis, as the driver of the Dodge Durango. Local reporting also confirmed that a Walls patrol officer was involved, but the officer’s precise role and condition were not clearly established in the initial reports.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Officials have not released a definitive explanation of how the vehicles collided or identified any contributing factors. Walls Mayor Keidron Henderson has said the town will avoid speculation while investigators establish what happened.

Remembering Latasha Dodson, Eddie Dodson Jr. and Tamenshia Ford

The deaths of Latasha N. Dodson, Eddie L. Dodson Jr. and Tamenshia R. Ford have left their families, friends and communities grieving three lives lost in one collision.

Ford’s colleagues at the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office are also mourning her death and remembering her service to young people at the juvenile detention center.

Heartfelt condolences go to the families and everyone affected by this tragedy. May those mourning find comfort and support during this difficult time.

Cause of Death and Funeral Arrangements

The three victims died at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision, according to the reports reviewed. More specific medical findings have not been publicly released.

Funeral and memorial arrangements for the victims were not included in the available reports.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information published by the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office and local news organizations as of November 6, 2026. The crash remains under investigation, and no official determination of fault or cause has been announced. Reports differ in how they describe the involvement of the Walls Police Department vehicle and officer; the Highway Patrol’s account identifies Da’Quarius M. Burton as the Dodge Durango’s driver. No conclusion about responsibility should be drawn before the investigation is complete.