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Pedestrian killed on Highway 49 in Magee

By Kaitlin Howell Dec 31, 2021 | 5:31 PM

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Magee.

Simpson County Coroner Terry Tutor said John Loftin, 68, tried to cross Highway 49 when he was hit by a vehicle. The incident happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 30.

Loftin died at the scene.