Pedestrian Kent Sowell, 63, killed in collision on Elm Street in Athens, Alabama
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The pedestrian was struck on Elm Street near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road. Athens police have closed that section of the road until 8 a.m.
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Sowell was walking on the side of West Elm Street between Springer Boulevard and Lucasferry Road when the vehicle hit him.
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