MHP reports five fatal crashes over 2025 Memorial Day weekend

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to five fatal crashes that occurred during the 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period.

The travel period began Friday, May 23 and concluded on Monday, May 26.

According to MHP, the five fatal crashes occurred in Hancock, Lowndes, George, Holmes and Chickasaw counties. Six deaths were reported.

During the enforcement period, troopers issued a total of 5,857 citations, made 73 arrests for impaired driving and cited 592 drivers for occupant restraint violations.

Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period Statistics (Overview)

2025 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Totals2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Totals
Citations – 5,857Citations – 7,026
Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 592Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 864
DUIs – 73DUIs – 118
Crashes – 137Crashes – 135
Fatal Crashes – 5Fatal Crashes – 4
Fatalities – 6Fatalities – 4
Motorist Assist – 94Motorist Assist – 90
Courtesy: MHP

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