From The Trussville Tribune Staff Reports
BIRMINGHAM – A two-vehicle crash at 10:03 p.m. on Wednesday has claimed the life of a Birmingham man.
James Richard Olvey, 67, was killed when the 1996 Ford Ranger he was driving was struck by a 2003 Ford F150, driven by Donald Hornsby Wright II, 36 of Hanceville.
Olvey was pronounced dead on the scene, and Wright had minor injuries and was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment.
Prior to the crash, Wright refused to stop for Warrior Police, and drove onto I65 southbound going the wrong direction. Preliminary investigations have revealed alcohol was a factor. Wright has been arrested and charged with murder, and is currently in the Jefferson County Jail. No bond has been set at this time.
The case is still under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.
