Mississippi trooper struck by vehicle, killed during highway traffic stop

A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday when he was hit by a car while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 16 in Madison County, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said. 

The trooper was identified as John Harris. 

“The Mississippi Highway Patrol mourns the loss of Trooper John Harris,” Col. Randy Ginn said in a statement. “Trooper Harris was a passionate, dedicated public servant and an important member of the MHP family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his…