Opelika man dies after being hit by vehicle over the weekend
Opelika police are investigating a deadly pedestrian involved vehicle crash over the weekend.
The vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred on South 5th Street at Avenue A on April 13, 2025. Authorities who responded to the scene discovered a 64-year-old male lying in the roadway. The male was transported via Lifesaver 3 medical helicopter to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA, but was pronounced deceased on April 14, 2025.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said. The crash remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit.
If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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