HPD: U.S. 49 storefront hit by elderly driver suffering from medical condition

The scene has since been cleared as of this time, according to the police department.
The scene has since been cleared as of this time, according to the police department.(MGN)
Published: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A storefront in Hattiesburg has taken some damage after a vehicle ran into it on Friday.

According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, officers responded to a crash into a storefront in the 6300 block of U.S. Highway 49, at Discount Tobacco & Beer.

When officers arrived, they found out that the wreck happened because an elderly diver was suffering from a medical condition that needed attention.

HPD said medical support was called for the driver.

The scene has since been cleared as of this time.

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