A tragic overnight crash claimed the life of a 16-year-old Mississippi male.

The single-vehicle accident was reported by 911 callers near the 2700 block of Augusta Road in Jones County.

After arriving at the scene, Jones County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered a Chevrolet pickup truck that had veered off the roadway and crashed into trees.

The teenage driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was trapped inside the wreckage. Despite efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Volunteer fire units from Jones County Fire District 5, including Ovett and Union volunteer fire departments, worked to extricate the victim from the pickup. Moselle Fire & Rescue and the Jones County Coroner’s Office also assisted.

JCSD has withheld the name of the victim pending notification of next of kin in both Petal and Jones County.

The crash remains under investigation.