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Jaylen Drewnardo Reed

Gender : Male

Age : 31

Race : Black

Date : 07/17/2025

Location : Cousetta Street near I-359 overpass

City : Tuscaloosa

County : Tuscaloosa

State : Alabama

Agency : Tuscaloosa Police Department, Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit, Northport Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 17, 2025, Tuscaloosa Police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jaylen Drewnardo Reed for multiple traffic violations including speeding and failure to signal. Police escalated to a high-speed pursuit that traversed multiple intersections, causing concern among local residents and motorists. The chase proceeded at speeds exceeding 80 mph, weaving through congested areas near the I-359 overpass.
The pursuit ended abruptly when Reed lost control and crashed into a ditch and culvert near the Tamko Building Products site. Emergency responders arrived swiftly; Reed was extricated from the vehicle and transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in critical condition. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities have reported no law enforcement injuries. The investigation into the pursuit and crash is being led by agencies separate from Tuscaloosa Police to maintain objectivity. The Northport Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is gathering dashcam footage, surveillance video, and eyewitness accounts to assess the appropriateness of pursuit tactics. Family members and community groups have requested transparency in the investigation, voicing concerns about the dangers of high-speed chases in urban areas.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/man-dies-crash-tuscaloosa-police-chase/65448310
https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/pickens-county-man-killed-crash-during-high-speed-pursuit-tuscaloosa
https://www.wbrc.com/2025/07/18/aliceville-man-dead-after-brief-police-pursuit-tuscaloosa-ends-crash
https://abc3340.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-tuscaloosa
https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-07-18-man-dies-in-crash-during-tuscaloosa-police-chase