The Birmingham community is reeling with sadness after the sudden, heartbreaking loss of Keiteria Almanique Anderson, a 37‑year‑old lifelong resident, who was fatally struck in a hit‑and‑run early Thursday morning on Interstate 59/20 near the Arkadelphia Road exit.
At approximately 12:05 a.m., according to authorities, Keiteria was walking along mile marker 32 near the Arkadelphia Road off‑ramp when she was hit by a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived swiftly but, despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene around 12:35 a.m.. Jefferson County Coroner’s Chief Deputy Bill Yates confirmed her identity and age.
Loved ones remember Keiteria as someone whose warmth and generosity lit up any room she entered. She was known for her kind spirit, her ability to make you feel valued, and her readiness to support others in need. For her family and friends, her presence was a source of comfort and joy; her absence now leaves a gap that feels impossible to fill.
The driver responsible fled the scene, leaving nothing but heartbreak behind. Birmingham Police are actively investigating, and officials are urging anyone with information to step forward—not just to bring justice, but to give Keiteria’s loved ones some peace.
Her sudden passing has left her family and community grappling with shock and sorrow. People who knew her talk about her laugh, her caring nature, and how she always made time for others. In loss, they’re holding on to her memory: the way she gave herself freely, the light she brought, and her gentle, generous heart.
There’s a somber reminder here about how vulnerable pedestrians can be, especially along busy interstate ramps and entrance lanes. Her death underscores the urgent need for drivers to stay alert and for the community to raise awareness about road safety—especially at night.
As friends and family remember her, they’re sharing stories of her kindness, her fierce loyalty, and the deep love she carried for her community. They speak of her legacy not in grand gestures, but in countless small moments: a comforting text, a warm smile, a helping hand.
Keiteria Almanique Anderson will be dearly missed—but she won’t be forgotten. Her life, though tragically cut short, continues to resonate in the hearts she touched. May those who loved her find strength in each other and in the memories she left behind: forever remembered, forever loved.
