JACKSON, Miss. — A Capitol Police officer is recovering following a traffic accident that occurred Saturday at approximately 2:41 p.m. near the intersection of Pearl and Gallatin streets.
The officer was attempting to make a traffic stop with lights and sirens engaged when the collision took place. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
“The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and reviewing dash cam footage,” said Bailey C. Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. “The officer involved is expected to make a full recovery.”
As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.