The Booneville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Wednesday at approximately 2:20 a.m. on West Chambers Drive near Jim Drewery Road, according to a news release.
Investigators say a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene. The bicyclist sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The department is asking for the public’s assistance. Authorities encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Booneville police at 662-728-5611 or to submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS. Police emphasized that even small details could aid the ongoing investigation.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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