Crash in Pearl River County leaves one dead

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. ( WGNO ) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a person dead in Pearl River County on Thursday, July 4.

The MHP reported the crash happened on Highway 13 in Pearl River County around 11:39 p.m.

They said an investigation shows a 19-year-old was driving a Jeep south on Highway 13 while 23-year-old Jocelin Sanchez was driving a Toyota north. The Jeep then reportedly hit the Toyota.

Sanchez suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

MHP officials said the investigation is ongoing.

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