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Serious crash shuts down AL Highway 169 in Lee County

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Serious crash shuts down AL Highway 169 in Lee County
Key takeaways
  • Adult male struck by vehicle on AL Highway 169 in Lee County; pronounced deceased. Hit-and-run vehicle left scene.
  • Highway 169 closed between Lee Road 203 and 204 for several hours. Drivers urged to use alternate routes.

Lee County deputies and Alabama State Troopers are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash.

The crash occurred on Alabama Highway 169 between Lee Road 203 and Lee Road 204. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed an adult male was struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased. The vehicle did leave the scene.

The sheriff’s office said the crash has closed the highway and will remain closed “for several hours, with all traffic being diverted away from the area.”

Drivers are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.

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