Friday, January 9, 2015

FORD EXPEDITION DRIVER RUNS RED LIGHT AND CRASHES ONTO AN 18-WHEELER AT STAR RD AND HIGHWAY 49 IN RANKIN COUNTY, MISS. THE FORD DRIVER WAS CITED FOR RUNNING A RED LIGHT AND FOR SPEEDING; SHE WAS INJURED.




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.