Desoto County News

Child struck by vehicle on I-55 overpass

The Southaven Police Department is investigating a Monday morning incident where a child was struck by a car on Rasco Road at the I-55 overpass.  

Officers were called to respond about 8:30 a.m. Monday morning and when they arrived found a minor child had been struck by a vehicle in the roadway.  

The youngster was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital by ambulance for treatment of minor injuries.  

Police report no other information about the incident was immediately available as the department’s traffic division continues to investigate.  

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.

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