A child was struck by a vehicle on Hwy 429 near Main Street in Sallis just after 7 p.m. Friday, October 17. The driver fled the scene of the incident.
The child sustained serious injuries and was transported to Children’s Hospital in Jackson. The vehicle involved has not been located at this time.
Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
Jonathan Tanksley
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PMWhy is there not a description of the vehicle so everyone can BOLO.
HP
October 20, 2025 at 5:32 PMHappened way too fast for anybody to react except get to the child
Cheryl
October 17, 2025 at 10:24 PMOh no. That is so sad. I hope the child pulls through. People drive so fast and reckless nowadays.
Sherrall Spears
October 18, 2025 at 8:29 AMPrayers for our cousin and family. I pray they find the fugitive today ! 🙏
Tommy Clark
October 18, 2025 at 8:44 AMAre there no details or vehicle description?
Jo
October 18, 2025 at 8:54 PMPraying for child and family!🙏🙏❤️
Linda Hodges
October 21, 2025 at 8:20 PMPraying for the child Lord do it🙏🙏
Jennifer
October 25, 2025 at 3:25 PMAre there any updates on the peason that hit the child