JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson community is mourning the tragic loss of Corrin Igbadi, 17, who was killed in a devastating crash early Friday morning, January 30, 2026.
According to the Jackson Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. along the Interstate 55 Frontage Road. Investigators said a black Toyota Camry, occupied by two males, was traveling southbound on I-55 at a high rate of speed when the vehicle ran off the roadway and came to rest beneath a bridge.
Corrin Igbadi, a Jackson resident, did not survive the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second occupant, a 21-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities stated that it has not yet been determined which individual was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.
The incident remains under active investigation as officials work to determine the exact circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Corrin’s sudden passing has left family, friends, classmates, and the wider Jackson community heartbroken. At just 17 years old, a young life filled with promise was cut short far too soon. Loved ones are remembering Corrin for the light he brought into their lives and the memories that will forever be cherished.
May Corrin Igbadi rest in peace, and may comfort, strength, and healing surround all who mourn his loss during this incredibly difficult time.
