Hattiesburg, MS – August 7, 2022, one person was killed as the result of a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-59.
Investigators reported that the crash took place at around 11:00 p.m. along I-59 near Hardy Street.
Authorities said that the crash began after a Honda Accord somehow hit an abandoned Toyota 4Runner on southbound lanes. An 18-wheeler then veered off-road where it hit a tree and caught fire.
The unidentified truck driver died at the scene. One other person was injured. At this time, no further information is available.