A Wednesday night accident in Calhoun County claimed the lives of two individuals – both a pedestrian, and the driver of the vehicle involved.

41 year old Justin Dean Schultz of Anniston was reportedly crossing Saks Road shortly after 8:30pm when he was struck by a 2006 Hyundai Elantra driven by 33 year old Connie Renee Wilson, also of Anniston.  Wilson’s Hyundai left the road and overturned – ejecting her from the vehicle, causing fatal injuries.

Schultz was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency the preliminary investigation indicated that Wilson may have been driving under the influence of alcohol; it was also noted that she was not wearing a seat belt

The investigation into the matter continues.

(al.com/www.al.com)