Wheelchair Driver Killed in Jackson Crash | Jackson News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Sunday night in Jackson: a man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a pickup truck on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Highway 49. The driver, who remained at the scene, claimed he tried to swerve but couldn’t avoid the collision. Emergency responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene, though his identity remains unknown. Authorities are now investigating the crash, which serves as a sobering reminder of road dangers — and the community is watching closely as details emerge. 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/ab15ac1e696f680d