Update, 5:22 p.m.: Court documents have revealed that a man is being charged with the murder of William Hardrick a day following his deadly crash on I-65 South in Limestone County, Alabama.

According to court documents obtained by WAFF 48, one John McAdams is being charged with Hardrick’s murder, while also facing charges for leaving the scene of the accident and a DUI. Court records also showed his field sobriety test showed a 0.09% blood alcohol content, which is just over the legal limit.

Update, 2:58 p.m.: The Limestone County coroner in Alabama identified William Hardrick as the man killed in a wreck 0n I-65 South in Limestone County on Tuesday evening, according to reports from WAFF 48 in Huntsville.

WAFF 48 reported that Alabama State Troopers closed nearly 27 miles of interstate following four wrecks on I-65 in the southbound lane last night. One was reported deadly, and the closure lasted several hours.

While at the scene of the crash last night, WAFF 48 said the deadly accident took place after a car left the roadway and flipped several times. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, which has now been confirmed to be Hardrick.

Previously

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Austin Peay State University announced that senior football player William Hardrick passed away on Tuesday night.

“William Hardrick was an exceptional young man, and our team is heartbroken by his loss,” said APSU football coach Jeff Faris. “He made everyone around him better and has made a real impact both on and off the field. We lift up the Hardrick family in prayer as we grieve this tragic loss with them.”

“We are truly saddened by the passing of William Hardrick, a new member of our football program and the Austin Peay family,” said APSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison. “All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick Family today. We will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time.”

Hardrick was a native of Adamsville, Alabama, who attended Mississippi State (2021-22) and Miami (OH) University (2023-24) before transferring to Clarksville’s hometown team this off-season.

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