Meridian police investigate after a pedestrian was hit and killed by 18-wheeler on October 8

The Meridian Police Department is investigating after a man was hit and killed by an 18-wheeler on Thursday, October 8.

According to authorities, around 5:30 pm on Thursday, a male victim was struck by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 20, when attempting to cross the interstate. The name of the victim has not yet been released, and the Meridian Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.