Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash on I-59 in Birmingham
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Justin Lamar Chism. He was 35.
A tragic weekend accident in Birmingham has claimed the life of a 35-year-old motorcyclist. According to information provided to 205focus.com, the fatal collision occurred when the victim's motorcycle was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
Victim Identified
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the victim as Justin Lamar Chism, a resident of Birmingham. Following the incident, family and friends gathered on Sunday to honor his memory.
Crash Details
The collision took place at 8:41 p.m. this past Friday on Interstate 59 northbound, specifically near the 20th Street Ensley exit. Emergency responders transported Chism to UAB Hospital, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after arrival at 9:12 p.m.
Investigation Ongoing
Details regarding the cause of the wreck remain limited as authorities continue their investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available via the original report.