CLAIBORNE CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating after three cars crashed into a bear.
The crash happened Wednesday at around 8:30 p.m. on Hwy 61 in Claiborne County, near Willows Road.
Officials say three separate vehicles collided with a bear that crossed into the roadway.
One of the drivers was taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries. The other drivers were uninjured.
The bear did not survive and was recovered by officers with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Both agencies are investigating.
