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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Birmingham man killed in Limestone County crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham man was killed in a crash that occurred in Limestone County on Tuesday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. William D. Hardrick, 22, was killed when the Chevrolet Impala he was driving was hit by a Peterbilt tractor-trailer. Hardrick's vehicle left the roadway, struck a fence and a guardrail and overturned. Hardrick was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer, John W. McAdams, failed to stop and fled the scene of the crash. Prior to striking Hardrick's vehicle, McAdams was involved in a previous crash, in which the tractor-trailer he was operating struck a Nissan Sentra. The driver of the Nissan Sentra was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. After striking multiple vehicles, the tractor-trailer came to a stop and caught fire. McAdams was arrested by troopers with ALEA's Highway Patrol Division. He was charged with murder, two counts of felony leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. The crash occurred on Interstate 65 near U.S. 31, about two miles north of Athens. Troopers with ALEA's Highway Patrol Division are investigating the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
ALEA provides more details on arrest following series of crashes on I-65 that left man dead and woman injured
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is sharing more details about an arrest after a series of crashes on Interstate 65 on Tuesday that left one man dead and a woman injured. ALEA said a two-vehicle crash that occurred at around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, killed William D. Hardrick, 22, of Birmingham. The agency said Hardrick was killed when the car he was driving was struck by a Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by John W. McAdams, 31, of Winfield. Morgan County man arrested on child sex abuse material charges 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 long Piney Chapel Road. Hardrick was pronounced dead on the scene and McAdams failed to stop at the scene of the crash, according to ALEA. Austin Peay State University stated that Hardrick, originally from Adamsville, was a senior football player at the school. 'We are truly saddened by the passing of William Hardrick, a new member of our football program and the Austin Peay family,' said APSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison. 'All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick Family today. We will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time.' ALEA said prior to hitting Hardrick's car, McAdams was involved in a crash with another car driven by a woman. Authorities said that the woman was injured and taken to Athens Hospital. The agency said that after striking multiple vehicles, the Peterbilt eventually came to a stop and caught fire. ALEA arrested McAdams and charged him with murder, as well as two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with injury and one count of driving under the influence. The series of wrecks occurred along a stretch of I-65 from mile markers 334 to 361 in Limestone County. A portion of the southbound lanes of the interstate were closed for over two hours following the crashes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS College football star William Hardrick killed at 22 as man is arrested on murder charge
A man has reportedly been charged with murdering college football star William Hardrick after the 22-year-old was killed in a deadly car crash in Alabama. Investigators claim that Hardrick's dreams of reaching the NFL were tragically ended after an alleged drunk driver hit eight cars. Hardrick - a defensive back for Austin Peay State University in Tennesee - was killed while driving home to Adamsville, Alabama. He was pronounced dead at the scene after a car left the road and flipped multiple times, the coroner said. According to KPLC, John McAdams has been charged with murder, as well as leaving the scene of an accident and DUI, over the deadly crash. It's said that a sobriety test showed McAdams was over the legal drink-drive limit. Hardrick was described as 'an exceptional young man' in a statement by Austin Peay football coach Jeff Faris. 'Our team is heartbroken by his loss... he made everyone around him better and has made a real impact both on and off the field. We lift up the Hardrick family in prayer as we grieve this tragic loss with them.' Hardrick grew up in Adamsville, where he was a standout receiver and defensive back in high school. The 22-year-old spent two seasons with Mississippi State, where he played in one game as a freshman in 2021. He transferred in 2023 to Miami. He played in 18 games for the RedHawks during the past two seasons, during which made 32 solo or assisted tackles, forced a fumble and broke up five passes. 'We are truly saddened by the passing of William Hardrick, a new member of our football program and the Austin Peay family,' Austin Peay vice president and director of athletics Gerald Harrison said. 'All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick Family today. We will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time.'
