A Mountain Brook man has pleaded guilty in the DUI traffic crash that killed one of his passengers on U.S. 280.

Gabriel Alexander “Gabe” Uncapher, 22, pleaded guilty Monday to reckless manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Virginia Elizabeth “Cricket” Davis.

Uncapher, who remains out of jail on bond, entered a blind plea, which means there is no agreed upon sentence under the agreement.

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Shanta Craig Owens set sentencing for Jan. 13.

The wreck happened at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, on U.S. 280 at Hollywood Boulevard.

Uncapher was speeding and under the influence of alcohol and/or tetrahydracannibol – THC – when he crashed into a guardrail.

According to a civil suit filed against Uncapher, his father Dr. William Uncapher and Zydeco bar on Birmingham’s Southside, Uncapher and Davis attended a concert together there on Saturday, June 17, 2023. They left the bar in Sunday’s early morning hours.

With Gabe Uncapher behind the wheel of his 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, they crashed.

According to the civil suit, Uncapher lost control “due to his intoxicated condition and while operating a vehicle at an extremely high rate of speed, causing it to leave the roadway, strike a guardrail and violently roll over into some large trees.”

Davis, who was in the back seat, sustained blunt force injuries. She was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:23 a.m.

The deadly crash was investigated by Birmingham police.

Davis was a graduate of The Altamont School, where she was co-captain of the tennis team. According to her obituary, she received many awards in voice and acting, and sang a solo at graduation.

At the time of her death, she had just finished her freshman year at the University of Alabama where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority.

Her mother, Lea Bone previously told AL.com she was disappointed that the charge was not murder.

Uncapher was represented by Tommy Spina and Ben Preston.

“Today, Gabe acknowledged by way of a guilty plea the charge of reckless manslaughter, a formalization of what he has tried to express from day one, that reflects his deep remorse for the tragic loss he caused of Cricket,’’ Spina said.

“From the moment this incident occurred, he has taken full responsibility for his actions and continues to express remorse to all those who have been profoundly affected by the pain he has caused her family and loved ones,’’ Spina said.

“His heart is heavy with grief and he is committed to understanding the consequences of his actions.

“He hopes to move forward today with his guilty plea,’’ Spina said, “to further convey his sincere condolences to all who mourn her.”