Four Killed in Pike County Crash During Police Pursuit
Four individuals died late Friday night in Pike County, Alabama, after their vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Elantra, left a rural road and collided with a tree. The incident occurred during a pursuit by an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) state trooper. All four occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene, and the ALEA is investigating the crash.
Four individuals died late Friday night in Pike County, Alabama, after their vehicle left a rural road and collided with a tree during a pursuit by an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) state trooper.
Incident Details
The single-vehicle crash took place on a rural road in Pike County, located in southeast Alabama. The driver of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra was reportedly attempting to elude an ALEA highway patrol unit when the vehicle went off the road and impacted a tree. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
Casualties and Individuals Involved
All four occupants of the Hyundai Elantra were pronounced deceased at the scene.
- The driver was identified as Tykevious D. Russaw, 27, of Eufaula.
- Passengers were identified as Robert D. Hall, 27, and Quamay Richardson, 24, both of Clayton.
- A fourth passenger, a 17-year-old, has not been publicly identified.
Reports indicate that the driver and two passengers were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. The fourth passenger was not ejected.
Investigation
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is conducting an investigation into the crash. Information regarding the specific reason for the initial pursuit has not been released.