Two inmates have died, and five others were injured when an Alabama Department of Corrections transport van crashed in Dadeville Wednesday.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -
According to ADOC, a van transporting seven inmates was involved in a single-car crash, resulting in two fatalities and other serious injuries. Alex City Community Based Facility inmates Willie Crayton, Jakes Jones, Bruce Clements, Thomas Bass, Heath Garrett, Shawn Wasden, and Richard Jackson were returning to the facility after work when the crash occurred on Elder Road in Dadeville.
Crayton was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Jones and Clements were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Clement then succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other inmates were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Commissioner John Hamm extended his condolences to the family and friends of inmates Crayton and Clements. “Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.” Commissioner Hamm would also like to thank the first responders in Tallapoosa County. “The quick and professional response of those first on the scene is very much appreciated by the ADOC. We will be doing all we can to support the staff and inmates affected by this tragic event.”No further information has been publicly released at this time.
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