Two Killed in Biloxi Crash Linked to Aggravated DUI
A fatal collision on Interstate 110 claimed two lives after a Jeep struck a stationary SUV on the shoulder.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Accidents
Tony Terrell Miles and Melissa Bright-Bennett were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 110 in Biloxi. Dalton Kole Davis now faces two counts of aggravated DUI in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
The crash highlights the lethal risks posed by impaired driving and the use of roadways by individuals with suspended licenses. Authorities are managing the legal fallout as the community confronts the tragedy of these two deaths.
Dalton Kole Davis is being held on a $500,000 total bond after being booked on two counts of aggravated DUI. He is currently accused of causing the crash while operating with a suspended license.
The players
Dalton Kole Davis
He is the 22-year-old suspect charged with two counts of aggravated DUI in the Biloxi collision.
Tony Terrell Miles
The 43-year-old victim died at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport following the crash.
Melissa Bright-Bennett
The 48-year-old victim died at the scene of the crash on Interstate 110.
The details
The incident occurred when a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Dalton Kole Davis veered onto the shoulder of Interstate 110 and struck a stopped Chevrolet Trailblazer. Melissa Bright-Bennett died at the scene, while 43-year-old Tony Terrell Miles later died at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport.
Timeline
The vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 110 at 2:11 a.m. on October 3, 2026.
Dalton Kole Davis was arrested and booked on October 5, 2026.
Legal Context
The prosecution of the suspect follows the strict mandates defined by the Mississippi state law on aggravated DUI. The case highlights the state's ongoing efforts to prosecute impaired driving incidents that result in fatalities.
Drivers in the Biloxi area are reminded of the critical importance of keeping vehicles off highway shoulders unless in an emergency. The investigation serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with impaired driving and operating vehicles with suspended licenses.
The takeaway
This tragedy underscores the lethal consequences of choosing to drive while impaired and without a valid license. Drivers should always prioritize road safety by keeping shoulders clear and ensuring they are legally and physically fit to operate a vehicle.
Further reading
For additional context on local road safety and incidents, see Accidents.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wafb.
