Tag: crash

On October 2, 2023, Dothan Police Traffic investigators were dispatched to a traffic accident at the intersection of West Saunders Road and Blackman Road. A motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle were involved in the accident. Upon arrival of officers, it was determined that the driver of the motorcycle, Scott Baxter of Dothan, had sustained critical injuries. Mr. Baxter passed away at the scene from his injuries. The occupant of the other vehicle only sustained minor injuries from the accident. The accident is currently under investigation by the Dothan Police Traffic Division.

The Dothan Police Department would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Baxter and to those involved in the accident.

On August 30th 2022, at approximately 12:00 pm the Dothan Police were dispatched to serious wreck at South Oates Street and Southgate Road.  The victim was pronounced deceased at Southeast Health.  The driver is a white male, Dwight Birge, 69-years-of-age.

The crash was involving a Harley Davidson Motorcycle and a late model Buick Lesabre.  This is an ongoing investigation by the Dothan Police Crash Team.

The Dothan Police Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the Birge family.

On August 15, 2022, at approximately 8:00 am the Dothan Police were dispatched to serious wreck at Ross Clark Circle and Haven Dr.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The driver is a white male, Foy Wambles, 79 years of age.

The vehicles involved were an older model Dodge pickup truck and a newer model Dodge pickup truck pulling a trailer. The driver of the older model pickup was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Dothan Fire Department.  This is an ongoing investigation by the Dothan Police Crash Team.

The Dothan Police Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the Wambles  family.

William E. Benny
Chief of Police

On May 22nd, 2022, at approximately 6:05 pm the Dothan Police were dispatched to serious wreck on Montgomery Highway and Barrington Road.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The driver is a Hispanic Male, Benjamin Flores, 35 years of age.

The vehicle involved was an older model pickup truck.  The truck left the roadway and crossed Barrington Road after skidding through the grass and struck a telephone pole. This is an ongoing investigation by the Dothan Police Crash Team.

The Dothan Police Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the Flores family.

On May 10th, 2022, at approximately 11:00 pm the Dothan Police were dispatched to a pedestrian being struck in the 2300 block of South Oates Street near the Flying J truck stop.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The name of the victim has not been confirmed at this time. Information will be released upon notification of next of kin.

The vehicle involved was not on scene and is unknown at this time.  This is an ongoing investigation by the Dothan Police Crash Team and additional information will be released when available.

William E. Benny
Chief of Police

On February 24, 2022, Dothan Police Traffic investigators were dispatched to a traffic accident at the intersection of Flynn Road and Redmond Road. Two vehicles were involved in the accident. Upon arrival of officers, it was determined that the driver of the silver Dodge minivan, Judy Oppert, of Taylor, Alabama was deceased at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicle were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident is currently under investigation by the Dothan Police Traffic Division.

The Dothan Police Department would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Oppert and to those involved in the accident.