Wednesday morning at 11:30 a.m., Lt. Eric Paymon-Administrations Division, was involved in a single-vehicle accident traveling west on Hwy 18 near Springridge Rd.
His vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
The cause of the accident appears to be weather-related and road conditions.
Lt. Paymon was extricated from the vehicle and transported to UMMC with serious injuries.
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Department is asking for prayers for Lt. Paymon and his recovery efforts.