The Mississippi Highway Patrol's Christmas Holiday Travel Enforcement Period concluded Sunday, December 26th, at midnight. The period began on Thursday, December 23rd, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued 6,520 citations, made 146 arrests for impaired driving, and investigated 174 crashes resulting in 30 injuries with one fatal crash and one death. The deadly crash occurred in Jasper County.
Jasper County Fatal, 12/25/2021
On Saturday, December 25, 2021, at approximately 6:36 AM, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 503 in Jasper County.
A 2017 Nissan Altima driven by 24-year-old Darion Milsap of Vossburg, MS, traveled north on Highway 503 when the vehicle lost control and hit a tree. Mr. Milsap received fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
CHRISTMAS TRAVEL PERIOD ENFORCEMENT OVERVIEW 2021 vs. 2020
2021 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Totals, December 23-26, 2021
Citations – 6,520
Seatbelt and Child Restraint –589
DUI's – 146
Crashes – 174
Fatal Crashes – 1
Fatalities – 1
Motorist Assist – 96
2020 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Totals, December 23-27, 2020
Citations – 5,397
Seatbelt and Child Restraint - 342
DUI's - 130
Crashes - 201
Fatal Crashes - 3
Fatalities - 4
Motorist Assist - 77
