Pedestrian Killed in Late-Night Crash on U.S. 61 in Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY — A Natchez man was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 61, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. March 22 when a 2019 Dodge Charger traveling southbound collided with a pedestrian who was also walking south along the highway.

Authorities identified the victim as 29-year-old Devon Harper of Natchez. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Elijah Marsaw of Vidalia, Louisiana, was not reported injured.

The crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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