MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2023
CONTACT: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
Fatal Vehicle Collision on Locust Grove
MERIDIAN- At approximately 6:05PM on January 9, 2023, Meridian Police Department responded to a report of a juvenile who was struck by a red Chevrolet pickup truck at the intersection of N Locust Grove Rd and E Chateau Dr.
A ten (10) year old juvenile male was riding northbound on a scooter when he was struck by the turning vehicle. He was transported initially to St. Alphonsus Medical Center but later moved to St. Luke’s Medical Center in critical condition. The juvenile passed away on January 10, 2023 from his injuries. No citation or arrests have been made as the collision is still under investigation.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 143 police officers and 43 professional staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
