The Early Police Department issued the following information on social media Tuesday afternoon: At approximately 5:18 a.m. on August 11, 2026, the Early Police Department, Early Fire Department, and Lifeguard EMS responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident in the 1700 block of Early Boulevard.

According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of an 18-wheeler saw the pedestrian at the last moment and attempted to avoid the pedestrian but was unable to prevent contact.

At the time of the incident, the early morning lighting conditions made the pedestrian difficult for the driver to see while walking in the traffic lane.