JACKSON, MS (June 24, 2025) — One person was killed and other people were injured after a multi-vehicle accident in Jackson.
According to news reports, the accident occurred around 2 a.m. on June 23 in the southbound lanes I-220 near Watkins Drive.
The victim, a Hinds County resident, was out of her car when the accident occurred. She had been checking on her vehicle when it was struck.
The car that hit her had rolled down into a ditch. The driver of the vehicle was injured, but no word on how severe the injuries were.
Police are investigating the accident.
Highway Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians in Jackson
Exiting your vehicle on the side of a road can be extremely risky. In fact, most jurisdictions have laws prohibiting pedestrians from walking on or near roadways. When you exit your vehicle in a travel lane or on a narrow shoulder, you may be violating pedestrian right-of-way laws and could face citations for impeding traffic flow or creating a hazardous condition. These violations can result in fines, points on your driving record, and in some cases, criminal charges if your actions contribute to an accident.
If your decision to exit the vehicle results in an accident, you could face substantial personal injury lawsuits from other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians who are harmed. Courts often apply comparative negligence principles, meaning that even if another driver was speeding or distracted, your decision to create an unexpected hazard by exiting your vehicle could make you partially or wholly liable for resulting damages.
Insurance companies may also deny coverage or seek subrogation if they determine that your actions were unreasonably dangerous, potentially leaving you personally responsible for medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering awards that can reach into the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
Additionally, if you exit your vehicle and are struck, your own insurance coverage may be limited or denied entirely. Many auto insurance policies contain exclusions for injuries sustained while outside the vehicle, particularly when the insured person’s actions are deemed to have contributed to the incident. The legal doctrine of assumption of risk may also apply, meaning that by voluntarily placing yourself in a known dangerous situation, you may be barred from recovering damages even if another party was negligent. This creates a scenario where you could face both significant out-of-pocket medical expenses and potential liability to others, making the simple act of exiting your vehicle on a roadside an extremely costly legal gamble.
If you were a pedestrian involved in a car accident, find out your legal options. Contact a Jackson pedestrian accident lawyer at Giddens Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, regional and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents in Mississippi. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to contact Giddens Law as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most exact information available. A post will be removed upon request. All information in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
Disclaimer: All information in this post is informational and is not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.