Pascagoula River Bridge Accident: One Person Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Eastbound I-10 in Mississippi
One person has died following a series of crashes on eastbound Interstate 10 at the Pascagoula River Bridge in Jackson County, Mississippi, on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), three separate wrecks occurred along the interstate between mile markers 64 and 67. Two of the incidents involved hit-and-run crashes, while the third was a separate collision involving two vehicles.
Authorities confirmed that one of the hit-and-run incidents was fatal.
Three Separate Crashes Reported
The Mississippi Highway Patrol provided details about the incidents following the emergency response on the eastbound side of I-10.
One hit-and-run crash resulted in a fatality. A second hit-and-run incident did not involve any reported injuries.
The third wreck involved two vehicles and left people injured. However, authorities did not immediately disclose how many people were hurt or the severity of their injuries.
The incidents occurred within the same general stretch of Interstate 10, between mile markers 64 and 67, affecting traffic around the Pascagoula River Bridge.
Hit-and-Run Crashes Under Investigation
The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed that both hit-and-run incidents were under investigation.
Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the person who died or provided further details about the vehicles involved in the fatal crash.
The circumstances surrounding the incidents, including whether the crashes were connected in any way, have not been fully explained in the reports available.
Traffic Warning for Interstate 10 Motorists
The crashes prompted an emergency response and raised concerns for motorists travelling eastbound through Jackson County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol urged drivers to exercise caution when using the affected section of Interstate 10.
Motorists should remain alert, maintain safe following distances and follow instructions from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Further Information Awaited
The fatality and the two hit-and-run incidents remain important parts of the ongoing investigation. Additional information may become available as authorities continue their inquiries.
This report will be updated when the Mississippi Highway Patrol releases further verified details about the fatal crash, the injured motorists or any developments in the hit-and-run investigations.