One in custody after violent crash on Wisconsin Ave.

Just before 10 p.m. Friday, a Ford Fusion traveling at a high rate of speed left the roadway on Wisconsin Avenue, crashing into a wooded embankment and taking down power lines.

A Vicksburg police officer actually observed the vehicle speeding but before the officer could initiate a traffic stop, the driver lost control of the vehicle and the joyride came to a violent end.

The person believed to be the driver of the Ford Fusion. Photo by David Day

The driver is being evaluated for injuries at the scene, though appears to have escaped serious injury.

According to an eye witness, an individual was spotted running away from the scene of the crash on foot. It has not been confirmed that the vehicle had any passengers or that the alleged runner is connected to this incident.

The red Ford Fusion in the ditch between two VFD first responders. Photo by David Day

Vicksburg police are actively investigating this accident and have closed Wisconsin Avenue near John Allen for safety due to live powerlines in the roadway.

The Vicksburg Daily News will bring you more information as it becomes available.