Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team are requesting the public’s assistance with information regarding a hit and run traffic accident. Around 8:00 PM on September 23, 2023, deputies responded to Highway 78 near Bethel Road to investigate a hit and run crash involving a motorcycle. An unknown vehicle struck a maroon Harley-Davidson motorcycle from the rear and left the scene. The 53-year-old driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to UAB Hospital and was in critical condition at the time of transport.
Detectives are requesting if you have any information that may be helpful in solving this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 or you may call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450, option 2.