(Wilcox County, AL, Feb. 23, 2021) — A Camden resident died on Tuesday afternoon after driving his logging truck through a guard rail and into a creek.
The deceased man, identified as 25-year-old Charles Portis, had fled from local law enforcement officers earlier in the day.
Sheriff Earnest Evans of Wilcox County said Portis’s girlfriend had filed harassment charges against him, so there was an outstanding warrant for Portis’s arrest.
This led to Sheriff’s Department officers pursuing Portis on Tuesday. However, the sheriff said officers quickly abandoned the chase.
Shortly after, Portis’s truck fell 30 feet off of Highway 41 into Pine Barrell Creek.
Authorities have not determined whether the crash was intentional or not.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash.
In addition to determining the exact cause of the crash, officers are also awaiting details on Portis’s official cause of death.
The ALEA said Portis died from the impact caused by the crash or by drowning after his truck entered the creek.
Source: Alabamanews.net
Reach out to Fob James Law Firm If You Need Legal Advice
Unfortunately, auto accidents like this happen around the state of Alabama.
Police must investigate these crashes thoroughly to determine the cause of the accident. You can also request a copy of the accident report.
Fob James Law Firm, we understand how devastating these accidents can be for the loved ones and the victims of these accidents.
If you sustain injuries or lose a loved one in an accident, please contact one of our accident attorneys or call us at 205-407-6009 to set up a free consultation.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims of this horrible incident.
If a family member would like the name of a person removed for any reason, please click the “Remove Post” link. REMOVE POST
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.