Pedestrian Struck And Killed On I-359 In Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa AL

02 June, 2022

8:41 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department says a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on Interstate 359 early Thursday morning. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. TPD said the incident occurred in the area of Oscar Baxter Drive at approximately 3:50 a.m., which prompted police to temporarily shut down a portion of the southbound lanes just south of the I-20/59 on-ramp to Skyland Boulevard. Despite police and paramedics arriving within minutes, TPD said, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The fatal incident 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]