On the evening of Tuesday, March 25th, at approximately 10:25 PM, a serious incident occurred involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on U.S. 72, just west of Interstate 65. The Athens Police Department responded promptly to the scene of a hit-and-run accident. Initial investigations revealed that the pedestrian was traveling westbound on U.S. 72 when they were struck by a vehicle that was moving in the opposite direction. Following the collision, the vehicle continued eastbound on U.S. 72, leaving the scene without stopping.
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was subsequently transported to a local hospital for urgent medical care. As of now, details regarding the pedestrian’s identity and current condition remain undisclosed. Authorities have indicated that the vehicle involved in the incident is believed to be a dark gray Kia Telluride, specifically from the model years 2020 to 2024.
In light of the circumstances, the Athens Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community to locate both the vehicle and its driver. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Caldwell at 256-233-6802. Your cooperation could be vital in helping to resolve this troubling case.
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