Woman Struck By Vehicle On New Watermelon Road Monday Night

Tuscaloosa AL

14 September, 2021

12:54 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department says a woman was struck by a vehicle Monday night while walking in the area of Jalapeño's on New Watermelon Road. Click here to subscribe to our free Tuscaloosa Daily newsletter and breaking news alerts TPD confirmed to local media that the driver of a Honda CRV first reported the incident by calling 911 at 7:50 p.m. The driver had been traveling west on New Watermelon Road when she suddenly saw the woman in the roadway and was unable to stop the vehicle before hitting her. The victim, who is in her 20s, was unresponsive when paramedics arrived and transported to UABHospital in Birmingham for treatment of serious injuries. TPD said members of its Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating the incident, which appears to be an accident with no charges expected against the driver. 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].