WJTV 12

18-wheeler driver dies after fiery crash in Canton

By Cameron Smith,

13 hours ago

CANTON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – A driver has died after 18-wheeler struck a bridge in Canton and went off the side of the bridge, according to authorities.

The crash occurred Monday night on Interstate 55 South at Highway 22 (West Peace Street).

Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said a witness told officers that the 18-wheeler hit the bridge and went off the side of the rails. The vehicle caught on fire after the vehicle crashed.

The Madison County coroner identified the driver as 48-year-old James Edward Reed, of Wappapello, Missouri.

Madison County deputies, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), Canton firefighters, EMS, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) also responded to the scene.

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJTV.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

Warren County, MS7 hours ago

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Ridgeland Man in Holmes County

Ridgeland, MS10 hours ago

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Iowa State13 days ago

Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Has Died

Tennessee State4 days ago

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Melbourne, FL17 days ago

10-year-old and 11-year-old get 2 years for 'borrow pit' killing of 8-year-old boy who was held under the water until he drowned

Jesup, GA4 days ago

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Coffee County, GA6 days ago

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Winston-salem, NC25 days ago

You Know You’re From Mississippi If You Say These 15 Things

Mississippi State1 day ago

Mysterious Black Panther Sightings in Mississippi

Mississippi State2 days ago

Local man arrested in shooting death of wife

Terry, MS1 day ago

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Massachusetts State23 days ago

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Lewiston, ME3 days ago

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

Fort Lauderdale, FL7 days ago

New York drug dealer whose prison sentence Trump commuted arrested on assault charges

New York City, NY5 days ago

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Roxboro, NC28 days ago

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

Irvine, CA8 days ago

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Irvine, CA22 days ago

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Salem, OH8 days ago

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Appling County, GA21 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy

18-wheeler driver dies after fiery crash in Canton

Daily News

Comments / 0