Hernando, Mississippi police officer, suspect wounded in pursuit crash; traffic closed on I-55

A pursuit crash involving at least one Hernando police cruiser has I-55 South congested Friday afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Hernando Police Department, Hernando police were involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash.

As of 6:10 p.m., only the far right lane is open near the welcome center south of the Commerce Street exit.