Man charged in deadly hit and run in Long Beach - WXXV News 25

Man charged in deadly hit and run in Long Beach - WXXV News 25

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly hit and run this past weekend. Eric Smith is charged with leaving the scene of an accident-causing death. The hit-and-run happened the morning of August 30. Smith is accused of hitting Jimmy Mero with his car, and not stopping to render aid or call...

Long Beach Arrests Suspect on Leaving the Scene Charge - The Gazebo Gazette

The Gazebo Gazette LONG BEACH (GG) — On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the Long Beach Police Department arrested Eric C. Smith from Gulfport and charged him with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident-Causing Fatality.   The arrest was the result of the investigation into the hit and run incident that occurred on 1st […]