Crime & Safety
Northport Teen Dies After Being Struck On Highway 82
ALEA on Tuesday said a single-vehicle crash involving a teen pedestrian has resulted in the death of the 16-year-old.
NORTHPORT, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Tuesday said it is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash involving a 16-year-old pedestrian.
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The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, on Highway 82, approximately four miles east of Tuscaloosa.
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ALEA says the teen was critically injured after being struck by a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 driven by a Centreville resident.
The injured juvenile was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries and died on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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The cause of the fatal crash remains under investigation and no word has been given as to if the drive of the GMC will face charges.
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