On Friday, May 9th, a truck driver is facing serious legal repercussions after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a series of accidents that resulted in at least six collisions, one of which was fatal. John Walter McAdams is set to appear in court on Tuesday, May 13th, following his arrest and subsequent charges, which include four criminal offenses, among them murder. He is currently being held at the Limestone County Jail, where he awaits his first court appearance.
Reports indicate that McAdams had a blood alcohol concentration of .08 at the time of the incidents. Tragically, one of the victims of these collisions was William Hardrick, a 22-year-old football player from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, who lost his life in the chaos. Eyewitness footage captured by FOX54 shows McAdams’ red semi tractor-trailer veering off the highway and striking at least one vehicle, leading to a series of dangerous events.
The situation escalated when the truck ultimately caught fire at the Morgan County exit ramp, marking the end of the harrowing ordeal. Among the locations affected by the collisions was the Tennessee River Bridge, which sustained significant damage, reportedly due to the truck or vehicles that were forced off the road during the incidents.
McAdams’ court appearance and bond hearing are scheduled for 2:00 PM on May 13th in Limestone County. He is currently being held without bond on the murder charge as legal proceedings unfold. The investigation into the matter is being led by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, with assistance from multiple agencies involved in the case.
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