An Anniston man has died after being struck by a vehicle while in the roadway along Alabama 202 in Calhoun County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The victim was identified as Jeremiah R. Johnson, 44, of Anniston, following the Friday night crash near Jacksonville. The incident occurred on September 25, 2026, and remains under investigation by ALEA Highway Patrol.
What Happened to Jeremiah Johnson?
According to a report from the Calhoun Journal citing ALEA, the crash happened at approximately 8:57 p.m. Friday on Alabama 202 near North Hunter Street.
Johnson was in the roadway when he was struck by a 2026 Jeep Compass. The vehicle was being driven by 21-year-old Dakota A. Broughton, also of Anniston.
Johnson suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Broughton was also injured and was transported to Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston for medical treatment.
The circumstances that led to Johnson being in the roadway and the events immediately preceding the collision have not been fully disclosed.
Alabama 202 Crash Under Investigation
The crash occurred approximately one mile west of the Anniston city limits in Calhoun County.
ALEA Highway Patrol troopers are continuing to investigate the incident. Authorities have not released additional information regarding a possible contributing factor or indicated that a final determination has been made about how the crash occurred.
The investigation is expected to examine the roadway, vehicle and other available evidence as authorities work to establish the sequence of events.
Jeremiah Johnson Remembered
The death of Jeremiah Johnson has brought renewed attention to the dangers faced by pedestrians along busy Alabama highways.
For those who knew the Anniston man, his death represents a sudden and painful loss. As investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision, family and friends are left to mourn a life that ended unexpectedly.
Additional personal information about Johnson, including his family, occupation and funeral arrangements, has not been included in the available law-enforcement report.
Jeremiah R. Johnson Crash Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeremiah R. Johnson |
| Age | 44 |
| Hometown | Anniston, Alabama |
| Date of crash | September 25, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 8:57 p.m. |
| Location | Alabama 202 near North Hunter Street |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Crash type | Vehicle-pedestrian collision |
| Vehicle involved | 2026 Jeep Compass |
| Driver | Dakota A. Broughton, 21 |
| Driver’s condition | Injured and hospitalized |
| Johnson’s condition | Pronounced dead at the scene |
| Investigating agency | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol |
Funeral and Memorial Information
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Jeremiah R. Johnson have not been publicly identified in the crash report available at the time of publication.
Additional information may be released by Johnson’s family or a funeral home once arrangements are finalized.
Previous Alabama 202 Pedestrian Fatality
The latest crash occurred along a stretch of Alabama 202 that has previously been the scene of another fatal pedestrian collision.
In July 2026, 40-year-old Destiney M. Bobo of Anniston was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while in the roadway on Alabama 202, less than a mile west of Anniston. That earlier crash was also investigated by ALEA Highway Patrol.
The two incidents are separate investigations and there is no indication that they are connected.
Investigation Continues
Authorities have not released a final explanation for why Johnson was in the roadway or what circumstances immediately preceded the collision.
As the ALEA investigation continues, additional information could clarify the events leading to the fatal crash.
For now, Jeremiah R. Johnson is being remembered as an Anniston man whose life ended in a tragic highway collision on September 25.
Disclaimer: This article is based on preliminary information from law enforcement and current local reporting. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional facts, including the circumstances surrounding the collision, may change or be clarified as authorities release further information. Funeral arrangements and personal details should be confirmed through the family or an authorized funeral home.