From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department identified a man facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 11 Monday, that injured five people.
Markeith Damel Henley, 27, of Birmingham, is charged with assault first degree, five counts of reckless endangerment and attempting to elude. He will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling $83,700.
Police said Henley caused the crash and was arrested from the scene, after a foot pursuit through Jefferson Memorial Center. Henley’s three passengers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Also taken to the hospital with serious injuries were two people in another vehicle that was involved in the wreck, including a juvenile.
The crash happened near Tutwiler Farms Shopping Center at Roosevelt Blvd., around 10:15 a.m. Authorities said four vehicles were involved.
The Trussville Police Department along with Trussville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene.
Police said it all started when a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on South Chalkville Road, near Golden Rule BBQ. The officer took information from the occupants of the vehicle and discovered warrants out for the arrest of two of them.
Police said Henley, the driver, then fled the scene, turning onto Hwy. 11 and later causing the wreck.
Traffic was backed up on the highway and side streets for over an hour while investigators were on the scene.