Hit-and-run claims life of cyclist
An avid cyclist died in a hit-and-run accident on Nissan Drive last Tuesday evening.
Robert H. Walker, 74, an attorney at Wells Marble & Hurst, was fatally injured in the accident reported at 6:42 p.m. Feb. 23 on Nissan Drive just south of Canton not far from the automobile assembly plant, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Kervin K. Stewart.
Walker of Jackson enjoyed two things most of all, his obituary said, “spending time with his family (especially his 4 grandchildren) and cycling with his friends.”
Though no vehicle description is available at this time, Stewart said MHP investigators determined that Walker was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle on Nissan Drive near Ragsdale Road just outside of Canton.
They determined that the vehicle left the scene traveling south on Nissan Drive.
“This crash is being investigated by members of the MHP Crash Team,” Stewart said.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact MHP and make a report by calling 601-420-6342.