JACKSON, Miss. — A Capitol Police officer is recovering following a crash while attempting a traffic stop on Saturday.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. near the intersection of Pearl and Gallatin streets. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the collision.
According to Bailey C. Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and reviewing dash cam footage. Martin confirmed the officer is expected to make a full recovery.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details about injuries or other vehicles involved have been released.