2008 Woodie Awards
Student involved in crash with campus officer dies
Leigh Patton
Managing Editor
Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: News
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Wilson was a sophomore at USA studying physical therapy.
The accident occurred around 6:45 p.m. Sept. 9 at the intersection of University Boulevard and Old Shell Road, according to Mobile Police Spokesman John Young. Both Wilson and Thomas were sent to the USA Medical Center that evening. Wilson was listed in critical condition.
The campus patrolman was heading north on University Boulevard when he collided with Wilson who was driving a 2001 Mercury Marquis in the turning lane on University Boulevard heading east on Old Shell Road.
The Mobile Police Department is still investigating the accident, according to a police spokesman as of Friday morning. The case will be turned over to the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. Both Thomas and Wilson were wearing seat belts, according to police.
There will be a candlelight vigil ceremony for Wilson Sept. 24 at the Student Center Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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frank weller
posted 9/24/07 @ 11:35 PM CST
The facts are wrong in this story. I saw it.
concern citizen
posted 9/25/07 @ 4:55 PM CST
The northbound lane has to stop when the southbound lane is turning. Jerry Wilson had the right of way! What type of emergency is a campus police officer going to rate such a high rate of speed plus running a red light. (Continued…)
concern citizen
posted 9/25/07 @ 5:15 PM CST
University of South Alabama Campus Police is exactly how it reads. Their jurisdiction ends on campus and does not extend to the City of Mobile. Why is it being turned over the district attorney's office. (Continued…)
Wife
posted 10/06/07 @ 11:21 PM CST
I understand that you all only know what you have seen/heard on the news and in the papers, but there is more to this accident than what everyone seems to think. (Continued…)
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