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Athens man arrested for hit-and-run; pedestrian recovering after surgery

The incident happened Wednesday on U.S. 72 near Levert Ave. in Athens.
Credit: Athens Police Department

ATHENS, Ala. — On Thursday, at 11 a.m., Heath Allan Pelzer, 36 was arrested for a hit-and-run incident. Athens police department say Pelzer is facing charges for the felony offense of leaving the scene of accident with injuries. APD say the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, underwent surgery and is currently recovering in the hospital. 

Police say Pelzer is set to be transported to the Limestone County Jail. The incident happened Wednesday night on U.S. 72 near Levert Ave. 

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