On a tragic evening in December, the life of Mark Lyle Miller, a 59-year-old male, was cut short in a devastating hit-and-run incident in Leeds, Alabama. The avid cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, while riding on U.S. 78. Another motorist who witnessed the collision immediately stopped to render aid and contacted emergency services.
According to the Leeds Police Chief, the vehicle that fled the scene was described as a red car that would have sustained significant front-end damage, particularly to the radiator. Investigators at the scene discovered a trail of antifreeze stretching for a mile, indicating the severity of the impact and the damage to the suspect's vehicle. The car was reportedly heading towards Irondale after the collision. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later formally identified the victim as Mark Lyle Miller of Birmingham.
Despite the initial leads and the public appeal for information, details regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect in the hit-and-run death of Mark Lyle Miller have not been made publicly available. The case remains a painful and unresolved tragedy for his family and friends. Dr. Miller, a veterinarian and a founding member of the Emergency and Specialty Animal Medical Center, was remembered in his obituary as a man of integrity and character. He was an alumnus of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine and had served in the Army's 20th Special Forces. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
