55-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Interstate 65 in Birmingham

A woman was found dead in a hit-and-run on Interstate 65 at Interstate 59/20.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified the victim as Laronda Jo Pyles. She was a 55-year-old Birmingham woman.

Pyles was pronounced dead on the interstate at 5:56 a.m. Monday. Authorities said they do not know when she was struck.

Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said the driver did not stop.

Birmingham police are investigating.

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