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26-year-old killed in accident between truck and semi-trailer in Rankin County

RANKIN COUNTY, Mississippi (WLBT) – A 26-year-old Mendenhall man was killed in a traffic accident Monday morning.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. on US-49 North near Star Road in Rankin County.

According to MHP, a 2019 Dodge Ram driven by 26-year-old Joseph Cook was traveling north on US-49 when it collided with a 2022 International semi-trailer truck.

The driver of the semi-trailer was not injured.

The passenger of the Dodge Ram was flown to UMMC by helicopter with unknown injuries.

Cook suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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