FORD EXPEDITION
DRIVER RUNS RED LIGHT AND CRASHES ONTO AN 18-WHEELER AT STAR RD AND HIGHWAY 49
IN RANKIN COUNTY. THE FORD DRIVER WAS
CITED FOR RUNNING A RED LIGHT AND FOR SPEEDING; SHE WAS INJURED.
Posted: Jan 09, 2015 11:50 AM EST Updated: Jan 09, 2015
11:51 AM EST
Photo Courtesy of MHP
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. - An 18-wheeler crashed Friday
morning on Star Road in Rankin County.
Mississippi Highway Patrol says the accident happened
around 9:40 a.m.
Authorities say the 18-wheeler was traveling west on
Star Road crossing over Highway 49 when it was struck by a blue Ford Expedition
that was traveling north on Highway 49.
The expedition ran the red light, authorities say.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured in the
crash; the driver of the Expedition was taken to the hospital to be treated for
her injures.
She was cited for running a red light and
speeding.
Authorities say the accident was witnessed by an on duty
MHP Trooper.