UPDATE: A Tennessee man is facing serious charges following a deadly DUI crash in Montgomery on November 1, 2023, that claimed the life of 54-year-old Frederick Bernard Hill. The incident occurred at 8:07 PM at the intersection of East Fairview Avenue and Norman Bridge Road, and has left the community reeling.
Authorities report that Cameron Wilhite, 28, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he collided with two vehicles, including the Ford Explorer driven by Hill. Tragically, Hill was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a local hospital.
Initial investigations revealed that Wilhite’s blood alcohol content (BAC) registered at .15—nearly double the legal limit—more than an hour and a half after the crash. Open containers were discovered in his vehicle, with police noting that Wilhite was in an “obviously impaired state” at the scene.
Wilhite has been charged with reckless murder and was booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Thursday, where he remains held without bond. The severity of the charges reflects the tragic loss of life and the reckless disregard for public safety displayed in this incident.
This devastating event underscores the ongoing issues of impaired driving and its catastrophic consequences. Local authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant against such reckless behaviors, especially as the holiday season approaches.
As the investigation continues, the community is left mourning the loss of Hill, a beloved member of the Montgomery area. Wilhite is expected to face court proceedings in the coming days.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more details become available.
