Cordell Barnett, 74, killed in pedestrian collision on AL 99 in Athens, Alabama
Elderly man struck and killed by car outside his Limestone County home
Emergency services received the call at 5:07 p.m. The accident occurred when the victim crossed the road to get his mail, West said. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on AL 99, West said.
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