TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has identified a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing Skyland Boulevard early Sunday morning.
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As Patch previously reported, the crash occurred near the intersection of Skyland Boulevard and Overhill Road.
TPD on Monday identified the victim as Farrin Harris, 68, of Tuscaloosa. He reportedly lived in a neighborhood off of Skyland Boulevard near the site of the accident.
The driver, a 19-year-old, called 911 at approximately 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, to report the crash.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but Harris was pronounced dead at the scene.
TPD's Traffic Homicide Unit, which investigates crashes involving fatalities and serious injuries, is handling the investigation.
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