Mississippi motorcyclist killed in crash after being clocked at more than 100 mph

Published 10:51 pm Thursday, December 31, 2020

A motorcyclist in Mississippi was killed Wednesday after crashing just after police clocked him driving more than 100 mph.

Jackson area media report a Pearl police officer spotted the motorcycle on U.S. Highway 80 going more than 100 mph just before midnight on Wednesday.

As the officer approached the motorcycle, it reportedly crashed into a GMC Yukon, killing the motorcycle driver. the person died at the scene.

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The person’s identity was not immediately released.