In the late hours of a Tuesday evening, the life of Tyesa Shawtae Smith was tragically cut short in a hit-and-run incident in west Birmingham. The 42-year-old woman was crossing the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue West at 11:44 p.m. on July 4, 2023, when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.
Emergency services were dispatched to the location, but sadly, Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the fatal hit-and-run. At this time, no description of the vehicle or the driver has been released to the public.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. The driver, upon being apprehended, will likely face criminal charges. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Tyesa Shawtae Smith, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
