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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Victim identified in Interstate 59 hit-and-run near Tuscaloosa; vehicle sought

TUSCALOOSA, Al.
trooperlogo The pedestrian killed in a Friday morning Interstate 59 crash has been identified as Carlos Benavidez, 78, of Houston, Texas.

The fatal collision occurred on I-59 southbound at the 84 mile marker in front of the rest area Friday between the hours of 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.

In a news release tonight, Alabama State Troopers again asked for the public's help in locating the vehicle believed to have been involved in the crash.

According to the release, troopers believe that the vehicle may be a tan or gold Ford F150 or Ford Expedition. It may have damage to the front grille and headlight area along with damage to the right rear tail-lamp.

If you have any information regarding this vehicle, contact your nearest State Trooper Post by dialing *HP on your cell phone, or call the Tuscaloosa State Trooper Post at 205-553-5531.

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