Posted: Apr 4, 2026, 10:59 PM CDT
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) — Four individuals were killed late last night when a vehicle crashed into a tree while attempting to evade law enforcement.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the incident occurred shortly before midnight on Pike County Road 6628, near Pike County Road 6627, approximately nine miles east of Banks. The driver, 27-year-old Tykevious D. Russaw of Eufaula, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle upon impact.
Authorities reported that two other passengers, 27-year-old Robert D. Hall of Clayton and a 17-year-old juvenile, were also ejected and subsequently killed as they were also not using seat belts. A fourth occupant, 24-year-old Quamay Richardson of Clayton, remained inside the car but sustained fatal injuries.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing. No further details regarding lane closures or tows were immediately available.