Fatal Crash on Highway 18 | Hattiesburg News

A deadly crash on Highway 18 near Lebanon Road in Hinds County left one young man dead and another critically injured. The 24-year-old Lexus driver, Earnest Walters from Terry, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Ford F-250 driver was rushed to the hospital. Authorities are still investigating the collision, which occurred just before 5:30 PM on August 25, 2026 — a tragic reminder of the risks on Mississippi’s roads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/915847b802e2c1c3