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Man Charged in 2014 Fatal Accident

An Alabama man has been charged with murder in a 2014 car crash that killed another motorist.  Al.com reports 54-year-old Edward Michael Sexton of McCalla was arrested Monday after a Tuscaloosa County grand jury indicted him in the death of 61-year-old Samuel Hedgemon.  The indictment charging Sexton with murder says he was intoxicated and driving at a recklessly high speed when he smashed into a vehicle driven by Hedgemon on Dec. 23, 2014.  Sexton told police he was trying to avoid another vehicle when he lost control.  Sexton was jailed on $75,000 bond and it was not immediately know if he had an attorney.  His arraignment has been scheduled for June 2nd.