Desoto County News

18-wheeler blowout blocks I-55 traffic in Southaven

Oct. 29, 2024 – No one was hurt but a crash Tuesday morning caused a backup on the interstate in Southaven for a while on Tuesday.  

According to Southaven Police an 18-wheeler traveling south on I-55 had a blowout on the passenger side front tire of the tractor cab. The blowout took place just north of the bridge on the interstate south of Goodman Road.  

The blowout caused the truck to strike the bridge rail on the west side of the roadway. Police say that after striking the bridge, the 18-wheeler ran off the roadway and down the embankment, where it came to rest in the field on the west side of I-55.  

There was no fuel leak and the trailer was empty according to police, but both lanes of the interstate had to be closed during investigation and cleanup. The roadway was cleared about 1 p.m. 

The crash was one of two accidents that took place in the area Tuesday, both without serious injury.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.