Mother, child injured in Mississippi hit-and-run
Published 10:20 pm Sunday, March 3, 2024
A mother and child were struck by a motorist while trying to cross North Gloster Street Saturday night in Tupelo. The driver left the scene.
TPD officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Gloster Street for two pedestrians who had been struck by a vehicle Saturday night.
Officers discovered two victims, an adult female and a juvenile, who had been injured. A witness said the two were trying to cross North Gloster Street when they were struck by a dark colored sedan. The vehicle did not stop and drove away from the scene. Both victims were transported to the NMMC for serious injuries.
A person of interest was stopped and arrested a short time later by TPD officers. This incident is under investigation and more information may be released when appropriate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at 662-841-6491, tpdrecords@tupeloms.gov or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at 1-800-773-TIPS.