Woodrow Williams, 78, killed in pedestrian collision on Interstate 65 near Decatur, Alabama
Huntsville man struck, killed by 18-wheeler was checking trailer, police say
As Williams was standing outside of his vehicle on the driver’s side, a commercial delivery truck traveling southbound on I-65 collided with the camper and also struck Williams.
Man dies after being hit by 18 wheeler on I-65
Woodrow Williams, 74, had pulled over on the side of the interstate in his truck and camper to check vehicle trouble, according to the Decatur Police Department.
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