Hattiesburg, MS (September 16, 2024) – A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred in Hattiesburg on Monday morning, September 16. Officers from the Hattiesburg Police Department responded to the scene around 9:50 a.m. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of Hwy 49 near Hwy 98.
Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old man trapped inside his vehicle. Emergency personnel worked to extricate him, but despite being rushed to a local hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Two other individuals involved in the crash suffered moderate injuries. They were transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation as authorities continue to gather more information.