UPDATE: A Tennessee man, Cameron Wilhite, has been charged with reckless murder following a deadly DUI crash in Montgomery that claimed the life of 54-year-old Frederick Bernard Hill. The incident occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of East Fairview Avenue and Norman Bridge Road.
According to official reports, Wilhite, 28, was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee when he collided with a Ford Escape before striking Hill’s vehicle, a Ford Explorer. Emergency responders rushed Hill to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities revealed that Wilhite’s blood alcohol content registered at .15—nearly twice the legal limit—during a test conducted one and a half hours after the crash. Open containers were discovered inside his vehicle, and officers noted that he was in an “obviously impaired state” at the time of the incident.
Wilhite has been booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility and is currently held without bond. This tragic event highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving and has raised urgent questions about road safety in the area.
As investigations continue, local authorities are urging the community to remain vigilant and responsible. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious driving behaviors and to utilize designated drivers or public transportation when consuming alcohol.
The family of Frederick Bernard Hill is mourning their loss, and this incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by DUI offenses. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
