Former Governor Haley Barbour Injured After Trying to Avoid Hitting an Animal

Haley Barbour

Former Governor Haley Barbour was traveling near his home in Yazoo County when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash.

Barbour swerved his vehicle to avoid striking an animal crossing the road.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol arrived on the scene and Barbour was transported to a hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Barbour is stable and alert.


Staff report

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