UPDATE: A Tennessee man is facing serious charges following a deadly DUI crash in Montgomery. The incident occurred at 8:07 p.m. on October 25, 2023, at the intersection of East Fairview Avenue and Norman Bridge Road, resulting in the tragic death of 54-year-old Frederick Bernard Hill.
Authorities have charged Cameron Wilhite, aged 28, with reckless murder after he allegedly drove his Jeep Grand Cherokee while impaired. According to police reports, Wilhite collided with a Ford Escape before striking Hill’s Ford Explorer, causing fatal injuries. Hill was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a Montgomery hospital.
Records indicate that Wilhite’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at 0.15—nearly twice the legal limit—approximately 90 minutes post-accident. Upon investigation, officers discovered open containers of alcohol in his vehicle and noted Wilhite was in an “obviously impaired state.”
Wilhite was arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Thursday, where he remains held without bond. This incident has raised significant concerns about road safety and the consequences of impaired driving in Alabama.
The community is mourning Hill’s death, highlighting the devastating impacts of DUI incidents on families and friends. As the investigation continues, local officials urge citizens to remain vigilant against impaired driving.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story and its implications for public safety in the region.
