A 56-year-old man was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 80 near Ellis Avenue, according to the Jackson Police Department.

Police said the crash happened around 11 a.m. when a white GMC Envoy hit the man as he attempted to cross the street. Officers determined that the driver, 56-year-old Monica Magee, was intoxicated at the time of the collision.

The victim’s body was recovered by the coroner, and next of kin notification is pending, authorities said. Magee was taken into custody and charged with aggravated DUI causing death.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.

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