With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the New Brockton community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Hozea Head Jr., 59, whose life ended following a tragic pedestrian crash on Alabama Highway 51 in Coffee County, Alabama, Sunday night.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on July 12, 2026, near the 5-mile marker of Alabama Highway 51, about four miles north of Enterprise. Officials said Hozea was walking along an unlit portion of the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle.
Hozea was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind loved ones who are now facing the unimaginable pain of losing someone special. His sudden passing has brought deep sorrow to his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
As those who loved Hozea remember his life, they hold onto the memories, moments, and connections that made him unique. Every person leaves behind a story, and Hozea’s story will continue through the lives he touched and the memories shared with those closest to him.
The New Brockton and Coffee County communities are grieving this tragic loss while offering support and condolences to Hozea’s family during this difficult time. The impact of losing a loved one is felt deeply, especially when a life is taken unexpectedly.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. While authorities work to determine what happened, Hozea’s loved ones are focused on honoring his memory and celebrating the life he lived.
Although Hozea’s life ended far too soon, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends. The kindness, experiences, and moments he shared will remain a lasting reminder of the person he was.
May Hozea Head Jr. rest in peace. May his family, friends, and all those mourning his loss find comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and never forgotten.