Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run incident in Birmingham as 70-year-old Fabin Houston Boyd, a resident of Birmingham. The tragic incident occurred Thursday evening on Finley Boulevard, between 16th Street and 17th Street North, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reported that Boyd was crossing the road at approximately 5:23 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver involved in the collision fled the scene, leaving Boyd critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene just 15 minutes later, at 5:38 p.m.
Authorities have not yet announced any arrests in connection with the case. Birmingham police are actively investigating the hit-and-run, working to gather evidence and locate the driver responsible for the incident. Officials have not provided a description of the vehicle involved, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The loss of Fabin Houston Boyd has deeply affected the local community, with many expressing outrage over the driver’s decision to leave the scene without offering assistance. Boyd’s family and friends are left grieving as police continue their efforts to bring justice to the case.
As the investigation continues, authorities are calling for the public’s help. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact Birmingham police or Crime Stoppers. Tips can be provided anonymously.
This tragic incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face and the devastating consequences of reckless driving and fleeing the scene of an accident. The community is hopeful that those responsible will be held accountable and that Boyd’s family will find some measure of justice in this difficult time.
