Fatal Crash

Fatal Crash Shuts Down Westbound I-10 Lanes in Gautier

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Roadway

I-10

Location

Gautier, Jackson County, MS

State

Mississippi

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

Reported

Agency

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A fatal crash closed the westbound travel lanes of Interstate 10 in Gautier, Mississippi, according to a report from WLBT. The incident occurred in the overnight hours in Jackson County, near the city of Gautier.

Details about the number of vehicles involved, the extent of injuries, and the identities of those involved have not been released. Authorities have not yet disclosed the total number of fatalities associated with the crash.

The affected roadway is a section of I-10 that carries westbound traffic through Gautier, a coastal Mississippi city in Jackson County. It remains unclear how long the closure lasted or whether lanes have since reopened to traffic.

No law enforcement agency has been publicly identified as leading the investigation into the crash at this time. The cause of the collision has not been determined, and officials have not released further specifics about what preceded the incident.

Weather in the area at the time was reported as mainly clear, with light winds and no precipitation.

This report is based on limited early information. Details surrounding the crash, including casualty figures, vehicle counts, and investigative findings, may be updated as officials with jurisdiction over the case release additional information.

Source: Reported by MS - WLBT
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