Authorities in Mobile County have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that left a woman dead over the weekend. According to officials, the incident began on Saturday when the Bayou La Batre Police Department received a call from 8661 Rollie Tillman Road. The call came from a woman who may have been the eventual victim. When officers arrived at the address, they interviewed a witness who reported that both a male and a female had already left the location.
After leaving the property, police soon discovered a woman lying in the roadway nearby. She had sustained injuries that appeared consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders attempted to help but were unable to save her. The victim was later identified as 46-year-old Amy Bosarge, who lived at the address from which the initial call had been placed. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the discovery, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was brought in to lead the investigation into Bosarge’s death. Detectives worked quickly to gather information from witnesses and review evidence from the scene. The investigation soon led authorities to identify a suspect.
On Monday morning, MCSO announced that 39-year-old Arthur Kirkland had been arrested in connection with the fatal incident. He is facing a manslaughter charge. Deputies have not yet provided details on what may have led to the hit-and-run, but the case remains active.
Authorities are continuing to piece together the timeline of events, including the interactions between Bosarge and Kirkland at the Rollie Tillman Road address prior to her death. Investigators have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges depending on the outcome of their findings.
The arrest provides some measure of progress for Bosarge’s family, who are now grappling with the sudden and violent loss of a loved one. Community members have expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy, noting that the circumstances remain deeply troubling.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with further information that could assist the investigation to come forward. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has asked witnesses or individuals with knowledge about the events surrounding Bosarge’s death to call 251-574-8633. Even small details, deputies emphasized, could help strengthen the case and ensure justice is served.
Fatal hit-and-run cases often present unique challenges for investigators, as suspects sometimes flee in an attempt to avoid responsibility. However, authorities noted that in this case, quick cooperation between Bayou La Batre Police and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office helped lead to an arrest within days of the incident.
As the case moves forward, Kirkland remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings. For now, the focus remains on uncovering the full truth behind the events that claimed the life of 46-year-old Amy Bosarge.
