Pedestrian Killed in Montgomery Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Clifford Jones, 58, of Montgomery, who was struck on McElvy Street on October 25.
Clifford Jones, 58, of Montgomery, died after a vehicle hit him on McElvy Street in Montgomery on October 25, according to Montgomery police. Jones was on foot when he was struck. Cpl. James Dozier said the driver drove away from the scene.
The Evening Crash on McElvy Street
Police and fire medics responded to the 3300 block of McElvy Street at 6:21 p.m. Sunday. The block sits off West Edgemont Avenue, near Carver Elementary School. Responders found Jones and took him to a hospital, where he died. Police identified him on Monday as the pedestrian who was struck.
Where the Montgomery Police Investigation Stands
Montgomery police are still investigating and are looking for the driver. Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. Police have not announced any charges.
Hit-and-run investigations can stay open for months. Some are solved long after the crash, when a new tip or piece of video comes in.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Alabama usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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