Man struck, killed in Bessemer when he gets out of broken down vehicle
A man was struck and killed in Bessemer when he exited his disabled vehicle.
The crash happened at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday on 18th Street North at the I-59/20 exit ramp.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said the victim’s vehicle had broken down in the road. He was hit when he got out to attend to his vehicle, which had mechanical issues.
The victim was taken to UAB Medical West where he was pronounced dead at 10:03 p.m.
Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said the victim has not yet been identified.
Bessemer police are investigating.