UPDATE: A Tennessee man has been charged with reckless murder following a tragic DUI crash that claimed the life of 54-year-old Frederick Bernard Hill in Montgomery. The incident occurred at 8:07 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of East Fairview Avenue and Norman Bridge Road.
According to police reports, Cameron Wilhite, 28, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he collided with a Ford Escape before striking Hill’s Ford Explorer. Hill was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital.
Testing revealed that Wilhite had a blood alcohol content (BAC) 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.”
Wilhite was arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Thursday, where he is being held without bond. This shocking incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and the dangers of driving under the influence.
As investigations continue, authorities urge the public to remain vigilant about DUI dangers, emphasizing the tragic consequences such actions can have on families and communities.
What’s Next: Wilhite is expected to appear in court shortly as the legal proceedings begin. The community mourns the loss of Hill, and discussions around DUI prevention are becoming increasingly urgent.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
