Bessemer Police asking for help after woman found dead in apparent hit-and-run

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer Police are asking the public for help after a Fairfield woman died in an apparent hit-and-run.

Police said 34-year-old Arkeisha Allen was found dead just after 9 p.m. Monday along 4th Avenue SW, near Alabama STEM Education and across the street from the Bessemer, AL Elk’s Lodge #721.

Officers believe Allen was hit by a car and the driver left before officers arrived.

Anyone with information about the case should call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

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