At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 2000 block of Old Mobile Highway in the Rocky Creek Community of George County, MS. Deputies responded along with ASAP Ambulance Service. A 25-year-old male victim was transported by SouthFlight helicopter to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The identity of the victim will be released pending notification of the family.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information concerning this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601.947.4811.
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.
Authorized for release by Sheriff Keith Havard