One man killed, after he is struck by a truck at the intersection of Forestdale Blvd. and Hedgewood Drive in Adamsville.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:32am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Pedestrian killed in Adamsville truck accident, alcohol may have been a factor

32-year-old Joseph Pool of Gardendale was arrested and charged with manslaughter after an accident Friday morning left a pedestrian dead in Adamsville.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by truck in Adamsville.

A man was killed Friday morning after being hit by a truck at Forestdale Blvd. and Hedgewood Drive in Adamsville.

A man was killed Friday morning after being hit by a truck at Forestdale Blvd. and Hedgewood Drive in Adamsville.

The accident occurred about 9:30 a.m. The victim, a male, was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Sherriff's deputies have the driver of the truck, later identified as Joseph Pool, 32, in custody, and are questioning him.

The investigation is ongoing, according to the sheriff's office.

People Involved: 
Joseph Pool

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