ALEA: Moundville man killed in crash while trying to run from police officer

BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - State Troopers have released the name of a man who authorities say died in a crash while trying to run from an officer with the Brent Police Department.

The man has identified the man as Willie T. Wills.

The crash happened May 3 on Alabama 5 near the Sawmeal Restaurant around 10:30 p.m.

Police say they tried to pull a car over after the driver was swerving in and out of traffic along Highway 5.

Troopers said Wills was killed when the 2024 Dodge Hornet he was driving hit a GMC Acadia. Wills died at the scene and troopers say he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

A man in the GMC Acadia was hurt and taken to DCH Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Two juveniles, who were passengers in the GMC, were injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Multiple agencies responded to assist, including the Brent Volunteer Fire Department, Centreville Volunteer Fire Department, Brierfield Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Brent Police Department, and Centreville Police Department.

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