Monroe S. Wessler Jr Obituary, Death – A pedestrian was tragically killed in a crash on Alabama Highway 5 on Wednesday, November 20, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. when 41-year-old Justin M. Dodd of Tuscaloosa, driving a 2010 Toyota Prius, struck 65-year-old Monroe S. Wessler Jr. of Cordova.
Authorities stated that Wessler was in the roadway when the vehicle hit him. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The collision took place on Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 161, approximately three miles north of Dora in Walker County.
At this point, ALEA has not released any further details about the incident, and their investigation is ongoing. No additional information has been made available at this time, as troopers continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the crash.