An off-duty Jackson firefighter is accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene.
The incident occurred on I-55 North near Savannah Street on Sunday, leaving 71-year-old Rickey Taylor deceased. According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, the suspect has been identified as Jeremy Burse, who was not on the clock with the Jackson Fire Department at the time of the alleged crime.
Burse was arrested is accused of hitting Taylor with his vehicle, reported to be a 2018 Dodge Durango, and fleeing the scene. The subject is charged with felony failure to stop and remain at an accident resulting in death.
He is being held in the custody of law enforcement without bond.