Update: Victim in Fatal Lowndes County Crash Identified

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is dead after a log truck and a car collide in southern Lowndes County.

The crash happened on Highway 45 Alternate, about two miles north of Crawford, about 1:15 PM on Thursday.

State troopers say it appears the driver of the Nissan Maxima changed lanes in front of the 18-wheeler in order to turn into the median.

The big rig hit the driver’s side of the vehicle.

24 year old Jervarious Antwane Jackson of Crawford was pronounced dead at the scene.  The female driver was airlifted to Tupelo with critical injuries. And an infant was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle with minor injuries.

The driver of the log truck did not appear to be injured.

Both lanes of Highway 45 Alternate were closed as crews worked the scene.

The highway has reopened.