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| Ladarius Ward |
The Dothan Police Department Traffic Division responded to a fatal collision involving two vehicles and motorcyclist shortly after 7:30 p.m. on September 13, 2011. The crash occurred on Ross Clark Circle and claimed the life of twenty-four year old Kevin Blake Kelly of Dothan, Alabama. The victim was taken to a local hospital by ambulance immediately after the accident but succumbed to injuries received and passed away a short time after arrival at the hospital.
The Crash Team responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation which revealed the motorcycle was traveling west bound on Ross Clark Circle in a left lane. As the motorcycle was traveling in the 3600 block of Ross Clark Circle a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant pulled onto Ross Clark Circle from a private drive pulling into the path of the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle landed on the roadway as a result of the initial collision. The victim was then struck by a 2001 Ford Expedition which was also traveling West Bound on Ross Clark Circle in what investigators call an unavoidable collision.
Initial reports made by witnessed advised both involved drivers had fled the scene. The preliminary investigation confirmed the driver of the Mitsubishi fled the scene; however the driver of the Ford Expedition did make contact with officers immediately after the crash. The Lieutenant over the Crash Team advised statements made by the driver of the Expedition were consistent with those of witness statements and charges are not expected. In regards to the driver of the Mitsubishi, Crash investigators spoke with persons of interest earlier today and have now identified and arrested the driver. Investigators say the case will remain open until the entire investigation can be completed.
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