Man dies after being struck by car in Montgomery

The 22-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries two days after the incident.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:04pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a pedestrian collision.The aftermath of a fatal pedestrian collision in Montgomery exposes the grim reality of the city's rising traffic accident rates.Montgomery Today

A 22-year-old man named Dre'Shawn Thomas has died after being struck by a car near the intersection of West South Boulevard and Rosa L. Parks Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama. Police responded to the scene shortly after 4 a.m. last Tuesday and found Thomas suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital but died two days later.

Why it matters

Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise in Alabama in recent years, with Montgomery seeing an increase in traffic accidents involving vulnerable road users. This tragic incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures and driver awareness to protect pedestrians in the city.

The details

According to the Montgomery Police Department, the crash occurred near the intersection of West South Boulevard and Rosa L. Parks Avenue. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 4 a.m. and found Dre'Shawn Thomas, 22, suffering from life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car. Thomas was transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later.

  • The incident happened last Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
  • Thomas died two days later, on March 27, 2026.

The players

Dre'Shawn Thomas

A 22-year-old Montgomery resident who died after being struck by a car.

Montgomery Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal pedestrian accident.

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What’s next

The Montgomery Police Department is continuing its investigation into the crash to determine the cause and any potential charges.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures and driver awareness to protect vulnerable pedestrians in Montgomery. As the city grapples with rising pedestrian fatalities, community leaders must prioritize initiatives that make streets safer for all users.