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Alabama Truck Driver Charged with Murder After Fatal Crash

5/14/2025

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In a tragic turn of events in Alabama, truck driver John McAdams has been charged with murder after a series of eight crashes on May 6 claimed the life of 22-year-old William Hardrick. McAdams confessed to drinking tequila prior to the accidents, registering a blood alcohol level of .09. In the wake of this devastation, Hardrick's family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against him.

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In a tragic turn of events in Alabama, truck driver John McAdams has been charged with murder after a series of eight crashes on May 6 claimed the life of 22-year-old William Hardrick. McAdams confessed to drinking tequila prior to the accidents, registering a blood alcohol level of .09. In the wake of this devastation, Hardrick's family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against him.