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Motorcyclist Sam D. White killed in crash with car on Forestdale Blvd. in Birmingham, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/14/2021 - 12:24pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, September 7, 2015

Motorcyclist killed in Birmingham wreck

A man driving a motorcycle was killed in a crash with another vehicle in Birmingham on Monday afternoon. Birmingham police say a vehicle was leaving a Chevron at 490 Forestdale Blvd. when it was hit by a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, a black male who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Man killed in motorcycle accident in northwest Birmingham

One man is dead after his motorcycle struck a vehicle in northwest Birmingham. Paul Irwin said. The car was exiting the Chevron gas station parking lot when the motorcycle struck it. Birmingham traffic accident investigators are on the scene, and one lane of the highway was blocked for about half an hour. Police have not identified the victim, but Irwin said he was a black male.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Sam D. White
Roadway: 
Forestdale Blvd.
City: 
Birmingham, AL
County: 
Jefferson County, AL
Area: 
Birmingham, AL

Comments

Submitted by Frederick manassa on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 7:56pm
Me and my wife seen it with our own eyes something we will never forget I'm praying for the family

Submitted by anthony white on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 4:43am
it was my brother, sam d white

Submitted by Qiana on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 5:20pm
Frederick would you be killing to give your account of the accident?

Submitted by Ingrid on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 5:48am
Thank you Anthony for providing your brother's name. I'm so sorry for your loss. Ingrid, Accident Data Center

Submitted by Pam on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 2:28pm
My sister saw the accident and she was traumatized. Praying for your family.

Submitted by Qiana on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 5:17pm
Pam would you be killing to give your account of the accident?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 8:03pm
Please change your question to "would you be willing..." I seriously hope this was a typo.

Submitted by Charalynn on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 11:08am
I worked with and was friends Sam White and he was a very close friend within our inner circle of Friends. Very loving and awesome Guy. Devastated but praying for the family.

Submitted by feleciaw. on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 12:11pm
I'm so sorry for the loss.and I'm also tripping because this guy overheard me in auto zone in Forestdale about 2 weeks ago asking for help wit my car.and he step in the conversation and looked at my car and referred me to a good mechanic which is working on my car now.but he was very nice and helpful.he even checked on me to make sure I made it home safely cuz the problem I had wit my car. He was doing some kind of work on his inside dash r some and came there for a part.i just can't believe a total nice stranger that hel.WE NEEF MORE GOOD PPL LIKE Up me is now gone.R.I.P

Submitted by Sylvester on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 12:47pm
I use to work with carlos he was super kool and nice ..always passed down knowledge ...always helped others... always had a smile on his face....he would easily lift the spirits of someone down or discouraged ..its really sad this happen to him...the warehouse is not the same without him at all... i have a lot of memories of him tho... he use to call me fetty wap cause my hair was dyed lol...he was very funny as well...i'm praying for the family and everyone who known you..you will not be forgotten bro..love you man   "sly"

Submitted by jacqueline key on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 5:03pm
My heart ❤ goes out to the family, I came through that way a couple minutes after it happened, my heart was broken. Family you will be in my prayers.

Submitted by kmcghee on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 2:02am
Carlos, Carlos, Carlos we go back not only did we ride bikes together, we were good friends. I'm gonna,miss those long drawn out stories that I use to say "get to the point". Gonna miss those conversations were I would say "imma call u back, then he says "ok but let me tell u one more thing b4 u go" lol all u have is good memories. Gonna miss u my friend.

Submitted by Jackie on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 12:54pm
Prayers to all the family, god will be there for all of you, through this difficult time.

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