Editor's Note: The Mississippi Highway Patrol initially reported that the crash happened in Hancock County. It has since been determined that the crash occurred in Harrison County. HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WGNO) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a pedestrian de ad in Harrison County on Saturday, March 22. The MHP reported the crash happened on Interstate 10 around 4:20 a.m. Civil rights activists protest Act 3 near New Orleans City Hall MHP officials said an initial investigation shows a Freightliner Cascadia was heading west on I-10 when it hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. According to the MHP, the pedestrian was standing next to a disabled Jeep in the left lane at the time of the collision. Two wounded in shooting near Fair Grounds in New Orleans The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Freightliner Cascadia's condition was not provided. The investigation is ongoing. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Marquee matchup: Florida State's Latson and LSU's Johnson cross paths in March Madness Irish-Italian Parade rolls in Metairie for 43rd year Holland has big final quarter and scores season-high 26 points to lead Pistons over Pelicans 136-130 Allure of higher office could hinder House Democrats' midterm hopes Harrison County crash leaves 17-year-old pedestrian dead ...read more read less