From The Tribune staff reports
UPDATE: The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Joshua Scott, II. He was 50 years old and a resident of Lipscomb.
Jefferson County authorities continue to investigate the death, which took place on Saturday night in Lipscomb.
EARLIER:
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department says deputies received a call of a person who was down near 5th Avenue in Lipscomb at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, deputies located the body of a deceased male.
Police believe the victim was a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. His identity has not been released.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing the investigation into this death. Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to call The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crimestoppers at 205-254-7777.