2 Deaths Reported During MHP Labor Day Travel Period

Two fatal crashes during Labor Day weekend

Lafayette County had no fatal wrecks on state highways during the 2026 Labor Day holiday travel period, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Statewide, troopers investigated 136 crashes that resulted […]

2 deaths reported during MHP Labor Day travel period

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to two fatal crashes during the 2026 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period. The travel period began on September 4, 2026, and concluded on September 7, 2026. Troopers investigated 136 crashes resulting in 44 injuries, with two fatal crashes. The fatal crashes occurred in Winston County [...]

Two killed, 44 injured in crashes during Mississippi Labor Day travel period

PEARL – Two people were killed and 44 others were injured in crashes investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol during the 2026 Labor Day holiday travel period. The travel period began at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and ended at midnight Monday, Sept. 7. MHP investigated 136 crashes during that time, including two fatal crashes, one in Winston County and another in Hancock County. The first fatal crash happened around 5 p.m. Saturday on Highway …

Mississippi Highway Patrol reports 2 fatal crashes from Labor Day weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a pair of fatal crashes over the Labor Day enforcement period. According to MHP, the holiday enforcement period ran from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. Troopers investigated 136 crashes and assisted 88 motorists. Officials reported that deadly wrecks occurred in Winston and Hancock counties over the weekend. The […]