Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd confirmed a person was struck by a vehicle and killed on Honeysuckle Road at Wesley Way around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
One portion of Honeysuckle Road was closed for around two hours.
The incident is under investigation by the Dothan Crash Team.
The name of the victim will not be released until next of kin is notified.
The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning people to be aware of signs of hypothermia as cold temperatures have gripped the state.
When the human body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees, symptoms such as shivering, extreme fatigue, confusion, memory loss, and slurred speech can occur. Hypothermic babies can experience bright red and very cold skin and very low energy. Hypothermia is potentially fatal.
It is most common in exposed skin. It can manifest though numbness, grayish-yellow or waxy skin, and unusual stiffness. You must warm affected areas once these symptoms arise.
Those most at risk include those who may not have access to heating or proper clothing, outdoor workers, and babies in very cold bedrooms.
If you begin to see symptoms of hypothermia, immediately get the affected person to a warm room. Remove any wet clothing. Warm the person’s body. Keep them dry. Warm drinks can help, but do not give anyone experiencing hypothermia alcohol.
Dothan First Baptist will serve as an overnight warming shelter. Dothan recreational facilities are open during the day for those who need to warm up.
While warming centers are open around the Wiregrass during the day, Dothan First Baptist will be opening its doors to those who need somewhere warm to stay Tuesday at 5 until Thursday morning.
The shelter says they need blankets and snack bags, which can be dropped off at the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless office in Dothan.
5:30 P.M.: Rescue units are responding to a call of a wreck beside First National Bank in Hartford.
Sources say a Hartford fireman was on his way to a fire in his personal vehicle and collided with a Hartford policeman.
It’s unclear who is at fault in the wreck.
Rescue units are responding to a report of an overturned vehicle in the 2500 block of West State Highway 92 near the Dale County line.
Early reports indicated one person was out of the vehicle, and injuries are currently unclear.
Houston County Board of Education Superintendent Brandy White has been sworn in for a second term at the helm of Houston County Schools.
“I am grateful to our employees, students, and parents, whose hard work has been key to our success over the past four years,” he said in a Facebook post announcing his swearing-in. “I’d also like to thank our supportive board members and, most importantly, my family, who have put up with me during stressful times and busy schedules.”
He said he prays for continued progress and growth from the Houston County school system.