Pike County, Ala. (WDNews) – A tragic hit-and-run crash south of Troy has claimed the life of a 47-year-old man.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Wiley N. Morse of Troy was walking along U.S. Highway 231 when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Shortly after the initial impact, Morse was hit a second time by a 2020 Nissan Altima driven by 25-year-old Anthony M. Hicks of Pansey.
The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, near the 173 mile marker—about three miles south of Troy. Morse was pronounced dead at the scene.
ALEA Troopers are still trying to identify the first vehicle involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact ALEA at 334-983-4587.
The investigation is ongoing.
