Pedestrian killed on Hwy 79 in Pinson
JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a pedestrian after his body was discovered in the 4200 block of Pinson Valley Parkway Monday morning.
Around 7:30 Sunday night, the county sheriff’s office received a call from a woman who thought she had hit a person dressed in dark clothing along Hwy 79. Sheriff’s deputies reported to the scene but after several hours were unable to locate a body.
However, shortly after sunrise the body of a white male was discovered and deputies were dispatched back to the scene. The man is believed to be the victim reported the previous night. He has been identified as 33-year-old Brent Alan Matthews of Morris Alabama.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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