MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – We’re learning new details surrounding the death of Matthew Wiggins.
According to court documents, 29-year-old Mark Anthony Flores Jr. is charged with manslaughter. Prosecutors say his actions during an altercation recklessly caused Wiggins’ death.
Wiggins, who was described by close friends as loyal, always ready to listen and help, was found severely injured the night of September 27 in the middle of Moffett Road. He died 8 days later.
Flores’ attorney, Josh Briskman, said his client and Matthew were longtime friends. The two were watching a football game with other people the night he was found in the middle of the road.
“Unfortunately, Matt was very intoxicated, and they had to leave there because he was not capable of standing up,” Briskman said. “On the way home, there were some things that happened in the car where Mr. Flores felt that he was no longer safe. Matt was in the backseat and was impeding his ability to drive quite aggressively.”…