A Mississippi trooper was slightly injured Jan. 29, 2026, after being rear-ended in a Jones County work zone while parked with lights on.

A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper was slightly injured January 29, 2026, after being rear-ended by a vehicle in a Jones County construction zone while parked with blue lights on. The trooper, warning of slow-moving traffic, was struck by a driver who failed to slow down or move over. This marks the second such incident involving an MHP trooper in recent weeks. The trooper received medical treatment and is expected to recover. State officials reiterated warnings to drivers to slow down, stay alert, and yield to emergency personnel, especially in work zones. No further details about the driver or investigation were released.