Woman From Louisiana Killed on Perdido Beach Blvd Sunday Evening
OBA Staff • July 29, 2024
43-year-old woman struck and killed on Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – According to Orange Beach Police and posts on social media, a woman was struck and killed on 26600 block of Perdido Beach Blvd. on Sunday evening. The victim, a 43-year-old woman from Louisiana, was crossing Perdido Beach Boulevard when she was struck and killed.
Orange Beach Police are still investigating the accident. If you saw this accident, or have any information about it, please call the OBPD at 251-981-9777.
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