CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash
Summary
Police Pursuit Crash Columbus Mississippi in Columbus, Mississippi: In Columbus, Miss., a white Honda traveling westbound on Alabama Highway crashed earlier this week, killing 21‑year‑old Christopher Austin Bankhead. Police had performed a traffic stop for speeding and careless driving; the driver and front passenger were wearing what officers believed to be ski masks and one reached toward a gun, prompting an officer to draw but not fire his weapon. The vehicle then drove off at high speed, was pursued by CPD officers, and crashed on Alabama Highway. The incident is part of an ongoing investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Austin Bankhead | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash