Major crash shuts down Highway 80 at Jowers Road in Russell County
UPDATE: We understand one person was killed in a hit and run accident. A vehicle struck a pedestrian and fled. The pedestrian died on scene. The suspect/driver of the vehicle has been arrested.
Original story: A major motor vehicle crash has shut down all lanes on Alabama Highway 80 at Jowers Road in Russell County.
The crash that occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are asking everyone to avoid this area and, if possible, seek an alternate route.
ALEA Troopers will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.
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