Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on State Route 589 in Purvis
PURVIS, MS (WDAM) – A motorcyclist died in a collision Tuesday morning on State Route 589, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP).
Authorities identified the motorcyclist as 45-year-old J.D. Hartfield Jr. of Purvis. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. near Norman Road when Hartfield’s motorcycle reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV.
Emergency responders transported Hartfield to Forrest General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The driver of the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the hospital for treatment.
The incident is under investigation by MHP, and further details on the crash have not been disclosed.
No additional information has been released regarding lane closures or tows at the scene.