On Sunday evening, a devastating tragedy unfolded along Montgomery Highway in Dothan, forever altering the lives of those who loved David Tice, an 18-year-old whose life was taken far too soon. What began as an ordinary evening after work ended in heartbreak, leaving a community in mourning and a family facing an unimaginable loss.
According to Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd, the fatal pedestrian crash occurred around 7 p.m. in the 4800 block of Montgomery Highway. David was struck by a semi-truck while walking along the roadway and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
David had just finished his shift at LaParilla Mexican Restaurant, where he was known by co-workers as a hardworking and dependable young man. Before leaving, he shared simple, everyday plans—telling those around him that he intended to walk to Walmart. It was a moment so ordinary, yet now deeply heartbreaking, as it marked the last time many would see or speak to him.
At just 18 years old, David stood at the very beginning of his journey in life. He was a teenager with dreams yet to be realized, milestones yet to reach, and a future full of possibility. His sudden passing is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly everything can change.
The impact of David’s death rippled through the community Sunday night. Southbound lanes of Montgomery Highway were closed for several hours as authorities investigated the scene and traffic was diverted through nearby shopping centers. For many passing by, the flashing lights and closed roadway were a sobering sign of a young life lost.
As the investigation continues, thoughts and prayers remain with David’s family, friends, co-workers, and all who knew him. No words can ease the pain of losing someone so young, but his memory will live on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered, and the love that will never fade.
May David Tice rest in peace. Gone too soon, but never forgotten.