From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala.–A man who was seen running in and out of traffic on Highway 78 in Irondale early Tuesday morning has died after being transported to a local hospital, according to Irondale Police Department Lt. Jason Hill.
The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as 52-year-old Phillip David Reeder of Vincent, Alabama.
At approximately 5:10 a.m., Irondale 911 received several calls regarding a while male running through traffic on Highway 78 near Old Leeds Road.
Officers were dispatched to the area and located the subject, who reportedly appeared to be “under the influence or behaving erratically.”
After making contact with the man, officers believed that medical assistance was needed and contacted the Irondale Fire Department for assistance.
Officers rendered first aid before paramedics arrived and continued treatment.
The man was transported to Ascension St. Vincent’s East Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
According to the coroner’s office, the final cause of death is pending laboratory studies.
ALEA is investigating the incident.
