BAY MINETTE, Alabama — The driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian Saturday night in Bay Minette has been charged with a DUI and could face other charges following the victim’s death …
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — The driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian Saturday night in Bay Minette has been charged with assault and DUI and could face other charges following the victim’s death Sunday morning.
Heath Barrett, 23, of Atmore, died Sunday morning from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle at approximately 9:56 p.m. Saturday as he attempted to cross the highway at the intersection of McMeans Avenue and West Fifth Street, according to a release issued Monday by Bay Minette Police Chief Al Tolbert.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 24-year-old Andrew Milton Cross of Birmingham, was arrested and charged with first degree assault, driving under the influence, unlawful possession of marijuana, second degree; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cross is being held in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Corrections Center and is scheduled to have a bond hearing at 2 p.m. today.
An additional fatality involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle was reported over the weekend in Robertsdale, while two more were reported in Mobile County.
Submitted releases with additional reporting by Onlooker co-editor John Underwood.