Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 6, 2026 — A fatal vehicle crash on U.S. 98 in Lamar County, Mississippi, resulted in the death of Sergeant Shelton R. Jenkins, 23. Sergeant Jenkins was affiliated with the Marion County Regional Correctional Facility.

The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5. According to available information, Sergeant Jenkins was operating his vehicle when it collided with an unoccupied Lamar County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The location of the collision was U.S. 98 within Lamar County.

Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the collision, such as the speed of the vehicles, road conditions, or the presence of other factors, were not immediately provided. The report states that the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in the collision was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

As a result of the crash, Sergeant Jenkins, a resident of the region and an employee of the Marion County Regional Correctional Facility, sustained fatal injuries. His age was reported as 23.

The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and other relevant authorities are expected to conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision. Further details regarding the investigation’s findings or any potential contributing factors will be released as they become available. The timeline for the completion of the investigation was not provided.

This incident represents a significant loss within the local correctional facility and the community. Sergeant Jenkins’ service to the Marion County Regional Correctional Facility has been noted. The full impact of this event on his colleagues and the facility is not detailed in the initial report. Information concerning any memorial services or next of kin notifications has not been released at this time.


Story summarized from the original created by Alicia Ferreira on www.wdam.com, see more information here.

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