Pedestrian killed along Dothan highway

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - An early-morning collision along Ross Clark Circle left a pedestrian dead Friday, Dothan police confirmed.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Ross Clark Circle and Third Avenue following reports that a pickup truck struck a person.

The victim, identified as 74-year-old William Smart of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Members of the Dothan Police Department’s crash reconstruction team responded to the area to conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision.

Authorities have not released further details as the investigation remains ongoing.

This story has been updated to reflect the identity of the victim being released.

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