Braylen Hardy dies in fatal Ensley hit-and-run
Fatal Ensley hit-and-run claims life of Braylen Hardy – Obituary
Thirteen-year-old Braylen Hardy tragically passed away following a hit-and-run incident in Ensley, Alabama, according to the Birmingham Police Department. The collision occurred on October 26, as reported on Thursday morning.
Around 6:45 p.m., police responded to gunfire in the 2400 block of Avenue D, where a vehicle, speeding away from the scene, struck Hardy, who was sitting on an ATV on the 2800 block of Avenue E. The driver abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was apprehended nearby.
Hardy was immediately rushed to Children’s Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Birmingham police continue to investigate the tragic circumstances surrounding Hardy’s death, while the community mourns his loss.