Hartselle pedestrian struck by car, killed
A Hartselle man was killed Saturday night when he was struck from behind by a sports utility vehicle while walking north on I-65 in the inside lane.
The accident occurred just north of the Thompson Road exit at approximately 11:30 p.m.
The victim was identified by Hartselle Police as Corey Drake, 20.
Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said Drake died at the scene from blunt force trauma.
The vehicle involved was driven by Elton Felts, 38, of Nashville, Tenn.
Hartselle Police Investigator Lt. Justin Barley said an investigation is continuing to determine why the victim was walking in the inside lane of the interstate.