Bradley Patterson killed in motorcycle collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Brett Amerson on AL-157 in Cullman, Alabama
Alleged driver in accused hit-and-run had 11 previous drunk driving arrests, records state
According to court documents, Amerson has racked up 11 DUIs in various counties. Officer Jonathan England with Cullman Police says there are more charges pending in Amerson's alleged fatal hit-and-run.
Man with 12 DUI charges gets 131 years in crash that killed dad of 2, officials say
Brett Amerson was convicted on multiple charges, including driving under the influence and murder, in connection with the fatal 2018 crash, according to Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker.
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