Deadly Oktibbeha County Crash - 04/30/20

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says an eight year child was killed after the vehicle he was riding in was struck from behind by a pick up truck.

A five year old child and a female passenger in the vehicle were airlifted to a hospital in Jackson.

An eight year old child is killed and a five year old is air lifted to the hospital after a car crash in okittbeha county// the accident happened around 4- 15 on m-s 25 near craig spring.

// the mississippi highway patrol says a chevy cobalt was going south when it was struck from behind by a pickup.// in the car was jamie and holly rodgers of starkville and two children.// holly, and the two children were taken to the hospital by ambulance// tragically, 8-year- old wyatt rodgers was pronounced dead by the county coroner// the five year old and holly rodgers were both taken to a jackson hospital.

// the driver of the pickup was identified by troopers as 36- year-old brad mitchell..his injuries are unknown.// the crash is still under investigation.

// if you'd like to help the family during this difficult time, a gofundme for the rodgers family has been set up.

// you can find the link on our website at wcbi dot com.//