Two inmates dead, five injured in ADOC transport van crash
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On Wednesday an Alabama Department of Corrections, or ADOC, van transporting seven inmates was involved in a single-vehicle crash resulting in two fatalities and other serious injuries. Notifications have been made to all inmates’ emergency contacts.
Alexander City Community Based Facility inmates Wille Crayton, Jake 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. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash.
Crayton was pronounced deceased at the scene of the wreck. Jones and Clements were transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
Clements succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Jones was transported to another hospital for further treatment.
The other four inmates were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The ADOC dispatched the Critical Incident Stress Management Team and YesCare mental health care professionals to Alexander City CBF yesterday morning to offer support to affected staff and inmates.
ADOC Commissioner John Hamm extends his condolences to the family and friends of inmates Crayton and Clements.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,” he said.
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,” he said. “We will be doing all we can to support the staff and inmates affected by this tragic event.”
