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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Reports shed new light on I-65 crashes that led to murder, other charges against truck driver
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — News 19 has obtained crash reports from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency that shed new light on a deadly crash and multiple other wrecks that occurred on May 6 on I-65. On Tuesday, News 19 requested crash reports in Limestone County regarding John. W. McAdams. He is charged with murder, as well as two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with injury and one count of driving under the influence. ALEA said these charges stem from his role in multiple crashes on I-65. We received four reports detailing a series of wrecks on I-65, including one that led to the death of Austin Peay Football Player William Hardick. ALEA's reports redacted the names of the drivers involved in the wrecks. However, we were able to match the reports to details previously shared by the agency. One report details the wreck between the 18-wheeler that ALEA says McAdams was driving and the Impala driven by Hardrick. ALEA said the wreck occurred near milepost 356 when McAdam's 18-wheeler hit the back of Hardrick's car. Authorities said that after the impact, Hardrick's car left the roadway, struck a fence, a guardrail, and then overturned. Limestone County Coroner Mike West said the vehicle came to a rest on Piney Chapel Road. The reports said the 18-wheeler had been involved in wrecks before and after the wreck with the Impala. McAdams reportedly told investigators that he stopped at the 365-mile marker to rest and drank tequila before taking a nap. McAdams also appeared in the Limestone County courthouse for a hearing on Tuesday. When he appeared in court on Tuesday, a trooper testified that he drank a water bottle full of tequila. 'After waking up, he got back on the road but did not remember the specific details of when or why,' the report said. 'Field Sobriety Tests were administered, revealing several clues of impairment.' The report said McAdams was given a breathalyzer test at the Limestone County Jail and got a result of .09. BAC. The first wreck detailed in the reports happened at mile marker 362, before McAdams hit Hardrick's vehicle. The report said the wreck happened when the McAdams' 18-wheeler hit a Nissan Sentra twice before the other car was able to exit the interstate. The wreck after the one that led to Hardick's death was at mile marker 353 and involved the 18-wheeler and a Lexus. The report said the 18-wheeler collided with the rear bumper of the Lexus and partially overrode it. The final wreck happened at milepost 346 near Huntsville Brownferry Road. The report said the wreck occurred when McAdams's 18-wheeler hit a Ford Bronco in the rear bumper while the Bronco was changing lanes. Tuesday marked McAdams first appearance in court following his arrest. His defense team waived his preliminary hearing, but the court also considered his request for bond. His attorneys argued he should be released on bond, but a judge has not yet ruled on that matter. The case is headed to a grand jury. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman charged with OUI after allegedly being found asleep at the wheel in Torrington
TORRINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a Torrington woman was charged with OUI and narcotics possession after allegedly being found asleep at the wheel on Route 8 Monday evening. Troopers responded to the Exit 50 off-ramp on Route 8 southbound around 7:10 p.m. for reports of a vehicle stopped and blocking traffic on the ramp. Haddam man arrested following 2024 car vs. pedestrian incident Upon arrival, troopers reported finding a gray Toyota Yaris with the driver slumped over the steering wheel and the vehicle still turned on and in drive. A trooper was able to wake the female driver and during their interaction, suspected her to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. She subsequently failed Field Sobriety Tests, according to police. When troopers took her into custody, a search of the vehicle found eight bags of suspected narcotics under the passenger seat. Norwich man arrested in connection to offensive graffiti around the city The driver- Rebecca Johnson, 39, of Torrington- was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, improper parking on a highway, and possession of a controlled substance. Johnson was released on a $2,5000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court on March 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Body cam footage details Rep. Bumgardner's DUI arrest in Groton
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Body camera footage released by Groton police Tuesday shows nearly all the interactions officers had with State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner during his arrest for DUI early Sunday morning. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. A Groton police officer said he was traveling on the Gold Star Highway when he noticed two vehicles driving slowly. The lead car moved over slightly to let the other one pass, then pulled over in the breakdown lane, according to an incident report. BACKGROUND: State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner arrested for DUI As the officer pulled over behind him, Bumgardner immediately got out of his vehicle and told the officer he had gotten a flat tire and was trying to get home. Bumgardner's wife was sleeping in the backseat during the incident, according to police. According to the incident report, Bumgardner was very vague about where he had been that night, but eventually said he attended an event with constituents. During the interaction, the officer said he thought Bumgardner seemed nervous as he answered questions quickly and direct. The officer also reported Bumgardner's speech was slightly slurred, there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, and he swayed while standing in place. When asked, Bumgardner repeatedly told the officer he had nothing to drink that night. Body camera footage shows him agree to Field Sobriety Tests. He fails to perform the three tests to standard and is immediately placed under arrest. Before processing Bumgardner at the police station, an officer reported finding a full corked bottle of wine on the floor behind the driver's seat of Bumgardner's vehicle. Griswold man arrested in relation to 2024 crash, charged with DUI His Blood Alcohol Content was later determined to be about twice over the legal limit. Bumgardner was released on a $1,500 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in New London court on March 14. The 30-year-old Democrat represents Groton and Stonington. He is assistant majority leader of the House Democratic caucus and serves on the Finance, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Committees. Man arrested for 'threatening violence' toward police and students in Groton Earlier this week, Bumgardner issued a written statement acknowledging the incident and apologizing 'for my actions and the disappointment I have caused.' 'I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret this mistake,' Bumgardner said. 'I am grateful that no one was harmed and that no accident occurred. I recognize the seriousness of this situation and am committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure it never happens again.' State Rep. Matt Ritter, the top Democrat in the state House, said Bumgardner will be suspended from his leadership positions and committee assignments 'until further notice.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
33-year-old man admits to drinking arrested in Oshkosh during traffic stop for 5th OWI offense
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say a driver in Oshkosh is now being held in the Winnebago County Jail after being arrested early Tuesday morning for his 5th OWI offense. According to a release, a trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol Fond du Lac Post stopped a vehicle at 2:27 a.m. on Main Street and Merritt Avenue in Oshkosh after seeing the vehicle fail to stop at a red light. Wisconsin inmate pleads guilty to smuggling fentanyl into detention center causing 3 overdoses, 1 death While approaching the stopped vehicle, officials say the driver, 33-year-old Zachary Keefer from Pickett, admitted to drinking and the trooper observed other signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were conducted and an evidentiary blood sample was collected leading to Keefer being arrested and taken to the Winnebago County Jail for his 5th OWI offense. No other information about this incident is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
