Fatal Crash
82-Year-Old Louisiana Man Killed in I-55 Crash Near Crystal Springs
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
July 29, 2026
Time
12:00 p.m.
Roadway
I-55
Location
Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS
State
Mississippi
Vehicles
—
Injuries
Injuries reported
Fatalities
1 fatality
Agency
Copiah County Sheriff's Office
Weather
Light drizzle · 92°F · 6 mph wind
Report
Report body
An 82-year-old man from Louisiana died Wednesday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 55 near Crystal Springs, Mississippi, according to WLBT.
The fatal incident occurred in Copiah County, though further details about the circumstances have not been released. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
No additional information about the number of vehicles involved or possible injuries to others has been made public. WLBT reported the man's death Wednesday.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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