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UPDATE: Tupelo High School senior dies in highway accident
by Danza Johnson/NEMS Daily Journal
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PONTOTOC – Tupelo High School senior John Paul Frerer, 18, was killed while riding his bike from Tupelo to Oxford Thursday morning, according to Lafayette County Coroner Lonnie Weaver.

Weaver said family members of Frerer said he was training and was planning on riding his bike 120 miles today. The accident happened just inside the Pontotoc County line on Highway 6 shortly after 9 a.m.

Frerer was taken to the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford where he was pronounced dead at 9:47 a.m.

The accident is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Frerer competed in last Saturday’s King of the Hill Triathlon at Tombigbee State Park. He was a part of the winning relay team in that event.

Funeral services for Frerer will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at St. James.
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Tammy5566
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August 14, 2009
I cant understand why this terribly sad tragedy had to take place. John Paul Frerer was a kind & talented young man,who comes from a very loving family. I feel honored that I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2004. He will never be forgotten. My prayers & deepest sympathy goes out to The FRERER & PESHKEPIA FAMILIES.

Sincerely,

Tammy Peshkepia
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happytchr
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August 13, 2009
I am very sad to read this. I remember him as a great student who was so conscientious. Prayers for his family.
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saltillousa
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August 13, 2009
Sorry to hear about what happened to him, My brother in Boston area rides bikes too, May God bless and keep the family in peace

Glenn M Harris

Saltillo Mississippi
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saltillousa
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August 13, 2009
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