Tyler Harris dies in fatal Biloxi car crash
Fatal Biloxi car crash death of Tyler Harris
A fatal automobile collision occurred at a junction involving Popp’s Ferry Road and Cedar Lake Road in Biloxi on Sunday evening, approximately five-thirty p.m., resulting in one fatality. Local authorities reported the incident was the conclusion of a pursuit involving law enforcement.
The Harrison County Coroner, identified as Brian Switzer, confirmed the nineteen-year-old male, Tyler Harris, who resided in Biloxi, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials elaborated that the vehicular accident was preceded by a chase operation conducted by the D’Iberville Police force. This pursuit was initiated after the department received information indicating the suspect vehicle was a stolen property reportable from Biloxi.
The police stated that Harris was operating the unauthorized vehicle during the incident. The collision involved two automobiles, and subsequent reports indicated that three individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The details regarding their conditions were not specified at the time of the report.
Due to the severity of the accident, traffic management resulted in the closure of multiple travel lanes on Popp’s Ferry Road extending from Iron Horse Road to Cedar Lake Road. Updates were provided by officials noting that all traffic patterns had been restored to normal operation by ten-forty-eight p.m. on Sunday.
