Lanett pedestrian wearing dark clothing struck, killed by vehicle on Hwy. 50
A Lanett pedestrian is dead after being struck and killed by a vehicle early this morning around 6:30 in the area of Highway 50 and 7th Avenue SW in the city of Lanett.
The pedestrian was identified as 41-yearaold Demaurius Patrick of Lanett, AL. Patrick was pronounced deceased on scene by Chambers County Coroner Jeff Jones.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that Patrick was walking in the roadway when he was struck,” police said. “The section of Highway 50 is not very well lit and Patrick was wearing dark clothing.”
The incident remains under investigation by Lanett Police Department. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Sgt. Waldrop at 334-644-2146
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