UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck On 15th Street

Tuscaloosa AL

12 August, 2021

8:20 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department says a pedestrian died from his injuries around 2 a.m. Thursday after being struck by a vehicle on 15th Street Wednesday night. Click here to subscribe to our free Tuscaloosa Daily newsletter and breaking news alerts TPD said the driver of the vehicle was traveling east on 15th Street at 8:15 p.m. when he saw the victim, 33, standing in the roadway near 33rd Avenue. He was unable to stop before striking him going roughly 35 miles per hour — according to the driver and witnesses. The man killed has not been identified at this time. TPD says it does not appear that any criminal actions contributed to this accident, which remains under investigation. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].