Pedestrian Dies in Crash with Birmingham Police Car

0:00It's March 13, here's your Birmingham News in two minutes. A 70-year-old pedestrian died in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Birmingham police patrol car. Authorities identified the victim as David Lee Rogers Jr., who was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred one week ago on March 6, along US 31, just north of Highway 70 in Calera. Calera officers responded to the wreck, which included several vehicles. Local police chief David Heiss offer condolences to Rogers family and thank bystanders who provided aid right away. He stressed the tough time they're facing. Details remain limited, with no word on which vehicle hit Rogers or the officer's role in the crash. Birmingham police have not commented so far. The Shelby County Traffic Homicide Task Force is leading the ongoing probe alongside Calera police and the District Attorney's Office. Officials urge patients while more information comes out. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible.

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