Fatal accident in Jackson County

On 2-23-2018, The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash in Jackson County that occurred on Highway 57 southbound, near High Point Road, at approximately 4:00pm, which claimed the life of one woman.

Upon arriving it appeared a 21 year old male was traveling north on Highway 57 in a white 2007 Ford F-150. The Ford crossed the center line, entering the southbound lane, and crashed head on with a southbound 2011 Chevrolet Cruze driven by a 33 year old white female of Vancleave, MS.

The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the Ford was transported to Ocean Springs Hospital with moderate injuries. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The crash is still under investigation, we will update with more information as it becomes available.