In a tragic early morning accident on Friday, six people lost their lives after a pickup truck drove the wrong way on Interstate 55 in Jackson, Mississippi. The crash happened just before 3 a.m., leaving the community shaken.
According to the police, a Chevy Silverado pickup truck was heading south on the northbound lane of the highway when it collided head-on with a Hyundai Sonata that was traveling in the correct direction. The crash was devastating, killing everyone involved—the driver of the pickup, as well as the driver and four passengers in the Hyundai.
Authorities are still piecing together what led to this heartbreaking accident. The Jackson Police Department is continuing its investigation to find out why the truck was driving the wrong way.
Details about the victims and what might have caused this tragedy are still unfolding. This horrific crash has left families grieving and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless or impaired driving.
Residents of Jackson and surrounding areas are mourning the loss of lives, and police are urging drivers to stay vigilant and cautious on the roads, especially during late hours.
