A pedestrian was killed in a crash at Highway 302 and Whippoorwill Drive in Olive Branch early Sunday. Officers were called to the intersection around 4:30 a.m.
The City of Olive Branch provided the information reported by WREG: officers found a male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle and died at the scene.
Few Details Released So Far
Authorities have not released the man's identity or further details about the crash. WREG reported that the incident remains under investigation and that officials will release more information as it becomes available.
The available account does not identify the vehicle or driver or explain how the crash unfolded before officers arrived. Those details remain unknown as the investigation continues.
Highway 302 Information
The City of Olive Branch lists Highway 302, also known as Goodman Road, as a state-maintained roadway and directs people to MDOT to report issues. The listing identifies where to report roadway issues; it does not describe traffic or pedestrian-safety conditions at Whippoorwill Drive.
