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Auburn police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian

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Auburn police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
Key takeaways
  • Auburn police investigating fatal hit-and-run that killed 56-year-old pedestrian Reginald Griffin on October 8, 2026.
  • Police seek public assistance; witnesses encouraged to contact Auburn Police Department or submit anonymous tips.

The Auburn Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that left a 56-year-old Auburn man dead.

According to the Auburn Police Department, officers responded on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive following a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

The vehicle involved in the collision left the scene after striking the pedestrian, police said.

The pedestrian was identified as 56-year-old Reginald Griffin of Auburn. Griffin was transported to East Alabama Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

The Auburn Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information about the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department at (334) 501-3100.

Tips can also be submitted by calling or texting the department’s tip line at (334) 246-1391 or by emailing [email protected].

Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This remains an active investigation.

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