DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) – Dauphin Island Town Councilman Gene Fox dealing with critical costs after being booked into Metro Jail. Fox was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with DUI and Leaving the Scene of a Crash.

According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency the two-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday night time (May 18) at roughly 8:57 p.m. Troopers say 47-year-old Fox was driving a 2001 Toyota 4Runner when he was concerned in a collision with a 2007 Dodge Charger. Troopers say Fox stored going after the crash.

A “be on the lookout” advisory was put out on Fox’s Toyota 4Runner and he was ultimately stopped by Dauphin Island Police Department. Dauphin Island Police Department detained Fox till Troopers arrived on scene. Fox then requested medical therapy previous to the Trooper’s arrival and was transported to an area space hospital.

ALEA says whereas Troopers had been within the technique of acquiring search warrants, Fox refused medical therapy and left the hospital.

Fox was arrested May twentieth for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Leaving the Scene of a Crash. The crash occurred on AL 188 on the intersection of AL 193 in Mobile County.

Nothing additional is out there as ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division proceed to research.

Fox is free on bond after posting $1750 bail. We reached out to Fox for remark — however have but to listen to again.

We’ve additionally reached out to Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier — who tells FOX 10 News he’s withholding remark till the complete investigation is full.

Meanwhile, Fox has a courtroom date set for June seventh.

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