HomeLocalRankin Crash Kills Carthage ManRankin Crash Kills Carthage ManTue, March 15, 2022 by Randy BellSHARE NOW The Highway Patrol is investigating a wreck in Rankin County that killed a Carthage man. Troopers say two vehicles were involved in the crash Tuesday morning on Highway 25 southwest of Ludlow. The victim was identified as Jose Melendez, 66.