Jackson Community Mourns the Tragic Loss of 17-Year-Old Corrin Igbadi in Early Morning Crash

JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Corrin Igbadi, 17, who was killed in a devastating car 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 it ran off the roadway. The vehicle ultimately came to rest beneath a bridge, sustaining severe damage.

Corrin Igbadi, a Jackson resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second occupant of the vehicle, a 21-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet determined which individual was driving at the time of the crash. The incident remains under active investigation as officials work to establish the circumstances that led to the fatal accident.

The sudden and tragic loss of Corrin has left family members, friends, classmates, and the wider Jackson community in mourning. At just 17 years old, Corrin’s life was filled with promise, dreams, and possibilities that were cut short far too soon.

Loved ones remember Corrin as a bright and caring young man whose presence brought joy to those around him. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes, prayers, and messages of support from across the community.

As Jackson comes together to grieve, many are holding Corrin’s family close in thought and prayer, hoping they find comfort and strength during this unimaginably difficult time. May Corrin Igbadi rest in peace, and may his memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.