Traffic accident claims life of Jeanerette man in Alabama

Published 3:13 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023

A dispute between commuting co-workers in Alabama led to the traffic death of a Jeanertte man.

Early Wednesday morning, Daphne, AL police officers responded to a traffic crash on I-10 westbound near the 36-mile marker. A motorist called 911 and reported striking an unknown object in the road. The investigation revealed 42-year-old Anthony J. Norris of Jeanerette had been struck and killed.

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The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash was not injured. Norris had been walking near the traffic lane and heavy fog was present. He was in the Daphne area for job-related functions and had a dispute while traveling with a co-worker. Norris exited the vehicle after the dispute and began walking. Alabam authorities do not appear to be a criminal matter.