A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6:40 p.m. Monday, March 4, has claimed the life of an Athens man, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

The pedestrian, Ronald Anderson, 69, was killed when he was struck by the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Lecorbin D. Sales, 26, of Decatur. Anderson was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Prior to impact, the Chevrolet struck the unoccupied 1997 Dodge Ram that was initially driven by Anderson. Anderson had exited the Dodge to attend to its detached trailer.

The crash occurred on Zehner Road near New Cut Road, approximately six miles west of Athens, in Limestone County. Nothing further is available as troopers with the ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.