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11 PM Wednesday night: Pedestrian struck at Montgomery Highway, John D. Odom

11 PM Wednesday night: Pedestrian struck at Montgomery Highway, John D. Odom

Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night, Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher’s Ambulance and Dothan Police to Montgomery Highway and John D. Odom Road with a report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

It’s possible the vehicle was a semi truck. The driver did stop.

The patient was taken to a local hospital under trauma alert with life-threatening injuries and has since been transported to a major trauma hospital in critical condition.

Dothan Police CRASH Team, a specialized traffic division, is investigating the incident.

8:23 AM: Structure Fire at Geneva County, Houston County line

8:23 AM: Structure Fire at Geneva County, Houston County line

At 8:23 a.m. Geneva County Central Dispatch called Slocomb Fire and Rescue and Malvern Volunteer Fire to respond to a fully-involved structure fire at Royce Lane and Malvern Highway, right at the line between Houston and Geneva counties.

Reports indicate a trailer was burning.

Wicksburg Fire and Rescue was called for mutual aid at 8:42 p.m., as on-scene units reported they were running out of water; Wicksburg Fire was dispatched to Hosea Road.

Crews battled the fire, but significant damage is reported.

Fort Novosel runs alongside Dothan mayor, fire department, police department at Westgate

Fort Novosel runs alongside Dothan mayor, fire department, police department at Westgate

Fort Novosel soldiers visited Westgate Park this morning to run two miles alongside Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba and members of the police department and fire department. Major General Clair Gill, Fort Novosel’s commanding general, led the way for the runners.

“This event was a great way for the City of Dothan and Ft. Novosel to come together and support each other,” the City of Dothan said in a social media post. “Ft. Novosel is such an integral and important part of Wiregrass! We are fortunate to have them located in our area. The next time you see a service member or first responder…thank them for their service!”