Jefferson County Worker Killed While Clearing Downed Tree

HUEYTOWN, AL - A Jefferson County worker was clearing a downed tree in Hueytown early Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle. The worker was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Heavy storms over the weekend caused a bevy of trees in the area to fall on roadways, and this particular worker was reportedly cutting up a tree on 15th Street near Hueytown just after 2 a.m. Sunday when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and was cooperative with authorities.

The name of the worker has not been released, pending notification of his family.

"We’re asking everyone to slow down and be mindful of our workers," said David Agee of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. "There is a lot of construction going on all across the county and we are asking everyone to slow down in these areas and be a little more patient."