Monday morning emergency responders were called to the intersection of Northwest 12th and North Adams after a traffic accident.

Investigating officers allege 44-year-old Sean Delroy Rawlins ran the stop sign at the intersection, striking another vehicle.

In the other vehicle was Melchisedec Jackson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses report after the crash Rawlins got out of his SUV and tried fleeing on foot but was quickly apprehended.

Rawlins was arrested and charged with Manslaughter and Accident Involving Death.

The APD is still investigating the case.

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