URGENT UPDATE: A Tennessee man is facing serious charges after a deadly DUI crash that claimed the life of 54-year-old Frederick Bernard Hill in Montgomery, Alabama. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 8:07 p.m. at the intersection of East Fairview Avenue and Norman Bridge Road.
Cameron Wilhite, 28, has been charged with reckless murder following the three-vehicle wreck. Authorities report that Wilhite was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he first collided with a Ford Escape before striking Hill’s Ford Explorer. Hill was later pronounced dead at a Montgomery hospital.
According to official records, Wilhite registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .15—nearly twice the legal limit—1.5 hours after the crash. Officers reported finding open containers in his vehicle and noted that he was in an “obviously impaired state” at the scene.
Wilhite was arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Thursday, where he is being held without bond. The community is reeling from this incident, highlighting the devastating impact of impaired driving.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant against the dangers of driving under the influence. This incident raises critical questions about road safety and the consequences of reckless behavior behind the wheel.
As investigations continue, what happens next in this case remains to be seen, but Wilhite’s charges signal a serious legal battle ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
