BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a classic car on U.S. 90 during Cruisin’ the Coast in Biloxi.
Biloxi police said a man was crossing the highway near Reynoir Street around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7. Witnesses stated the light on U.S. 90 was red, and traffic was stopped when the man walked onto the road.
Police said once the light turned green, a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle hit the pedestrian. According to investigators, witnesses reported the vehicle was involved in a burnout before the crash. However, police said those reports are unconfirmed.
The man was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries on Friday, October 8.