Fatal wreck shuts down SB lanes on I-359 at I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A portion of the interstate is shut down this morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed on I-359 in Tuscaloosa.

I-359 southbound has been closed from the area just south of the 20/59 on-ramp to Skyland Boulevard.

Police say the pedestrian was hit around 3:30 a.m. Police and medics arrived on the scene within minutes, but the man died from his injuries.

There are heavy delays in the area.

4:48AM *FIRST ALERT* CRASH on AL 69 SB from I-20/59 to Hwy 11 has ALL LANES BLOCKED. AL 69 NB has one lane blocked at this time. #wbrctraffic pic.twitter.com/543u7RzKUO
— WBRC FOX6 Traffic (@WBRCtraffic) June 2, 2022

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

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