Pedestrian killed after being struck by two vehicles on Mississippi highway Thanksgiving morning

Published 7:26 am Friday, November 29, 2024

A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by two vehicles on Interstate 55 near County Line Road.

According to a press release, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when Sterling Ray Hall, 57, attempted to cross the northbound lanes of I-55. Hall was hit by a gray 2013 Toyota 4-Runner, followed by a brown 2025 Freightliner UPS 18-wheeler.

Both drivers immediately contacted the Jackson Police Department and remained at the scene until officers arrived.

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The Hinds County Coroner and Accident Investigations unit responded to the incident, which remains under investigation.

Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.