On Monday morning, a devastating hit-and-run incident occurred on Interstate 65 at the interchange with Interstate 59/20 in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the death of a local woman. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Laronda Jo Pyles, a 55-year-old resident of Birmingham.
According to authorities, Pyles was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:56 a.m. The exact time of the incident remains unclear, as officials have not determined when she was struck. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates stated that the driver responsible for the collision fled the scene and did not stop to render aid or report the incident.
The Birmingham Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Details about how Pyles came to be on the interstate or the nature of the collision are still under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1765 to assist with the ongoing investigation.
This incident marks another somber moment for the Birmingham community, as law enforcement continues to seek justice for Laronda Jo Pyles and her loved ones.