TALLADEGA, Ala. — A fatal accident in Talladega on March 16 has claimed the life of 49-year-old Thomas Ferrell of Cottonwood, Tennessee. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Ashland Highway when Ferrell was walking across the roadway and was struck by a Nissan pickup truck.
Ferrell, who was a lineman, was immediately rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the Talladega Police Department.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 45-year-old Miguel Manzana-Martinez, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident. Manzana-Martinez is currently being held at the Talladega County Jail with a bond set at $50,000.
Authorities have stated that the investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
The tragic event has left the community mourning the loss of Ferrell, a man whose life was cut short in what police are describing as a devastating accident.
