Police identify victim in fatal hit & run near B’ham gas station

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating what led to a pedestrian struck and killed Monday morning.

The accident happened in the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. West at approximately 3:45 a.m. near an Exxon gas station.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified 46-year-old Eduardo Diaz Vasquez as the victim.

Police on the scene say the pedestrian died at the scene after being struck by the driver of a small sedan. There has not been any information released about the victim.

This story will be updated when more information is provided.

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