Pedestrian struck and killed along I-20 - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

Pedestrian struck and killed along I-20

Posted: Updated:
WARREN COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man who was struck and killed along Interstate 20.

It happened around 7:00 Friday morning in Warren County, according to Cpl. Odis Easterling of MHP. He says the victim had experienced car trouble, so he pulled over and got out of his car. He was struck by a westbound vehicle as he walked toward Vicksburg, near Mile Marker 9.

The victim has been identified as Joseph Poindexter of Newellton, Louisiana.

Cpl. Easterling says the driver of the Ford Ranger pickup truck that hit Poindexter stopped upon realizing what had happened. He is identified as Robert Gaskin, 56, of Bolton. Gaskin was treated at a nearby hospital and released.

Copyright 2012 WLBT. All rights reserved.

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:20:27 GMT
    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
    The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World Meteorological
    The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.
    •