Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Skyland Boulevard

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A 68-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Skyland Boulevard near Overhill Road.

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The Tuscaloosa Police Department said the crash was reported at approximately 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, when the 19-year-old driver called 911 to report the incident.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim's identity has not been released, as investigators were still working Sunday morning to identify him and notify his family.

TPD's Traffic Homicide Unit, which investigates crashes involving fatalities and serious injuries, is handling the investigation.

This is a developing story. Tuscaloosa Patch will have more information as it becomes available.