Mississippi
Driver rear-ends MHP trooper vehicle in construction zone
JONES CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle was struck by a motorist in Jones County on Thursday.
According to officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, a state trooper vehicle was stationary with its blue lights activated in a construction zone when a driver did not slow down or move over, resulting in a collision.
Officials said this is the second rear-end collision involving an MHP trooper in recent weeks.
The trooper suffered only minor injuries in the wreck, officials added.
“Slow down. Pay attention. Move over for first responders,” said MDPS officials in a statement.
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