BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Highway Patrol reported one crash on Thanksgiving and no other incidents on Black Friday. No one was injured in the crash.

MHP reports the crash occurred around mile marker 24 on I-55 at 4:54 p.m. Two vehicles were involved but again no injuries. There were no crashes reported on Black Friday.

According to reports, MHP did respond to two crashes Wednesday before Thanksgiving. One was on US84 in the westbound lane at the Lawrence County/Lincoln County line around 5:39 a.m. Another one vehicle crash occurred on US51 just north of Brookhaven’s city limits at 12:02 p.m. There were no reported injuries in the crashes.

Here are some tips for staying safe while on the roadways this holiday weekend.

• Plan ahead and allow for extra travel time. The MDOT Traffic mobile app shows real-time traffic conditions along your travel route.
• Buckle up. Using your seatbelt is an easy and effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in the event of a crash.
• Slow down and use extra caution in work zones.
• Watch for deer and other wildlife. When temperatures cool, animals are more active near highways. Use extra caution if traveling during dawn, dusk and after dark.
• Avoid distractions like cell phones and food.
• Do NOT drive impaired. If you plan to drink, have a designated driver.

To provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays throughout the holiday weekend, MDOT crews and contractors will halt all non-emergent lane closures beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 27 through the morning of Monday, Dec. 2.

For more safety tips for this holiday season, visit GoMDOT.com/drivesmartms.

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