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Kaylan Kamonta Perry, 21, killed in crash between motorcycle and car at Jefferson Ave SW in Birmingham, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Tue, 08/02/2022 - 1:34pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, October 4, 2015

Family, city councilor call for deeper investigation into fatal motorcycle wreck

A Birmingham City Councilor is calling for more investigation into the death of a young man killed in a motorcycle wreck this weekend. The coroner identified the victim of the motorcycle crash as Kaylan Perry, 21, of Fairfield. Birmingham City Councilor Sheila Tyson said she is disturbed by what she's seen and is calling on police to not "brush this under the rug." She is standing with the family who claims the men who hit Perry Sunday are the same ones who beat him during a football game last week. Police say they won't be filing charges against the person driving the car that hit and killed 21-year old Kaylan Perry.

Police say motorcycle crash victim was aggressor, no charges filed

Police say that the victim’s wife has been taken into custody for questioning.

DA: No charges to be filed in deadly motorcycle crash

Video shows Perry following the car on his motorcycle, at times attempting to pull alongside the car. Just before the fatal crash, video shows that the Mercury veers to the left, nearly crossing into oncoming traffic, overcorrected and hit Perry's motorcycle. John Huddleston reports police said the car hit the motorcycle and motorcycle went into a power poll. ( Source: Judson Garner/WBRC ) Jefferson County District Attorney Brandon Falls announced Friday that no criminal charges will be filed against a vehicle driver or their passenger involved in a deadly motorcycle crash. Video shows the Mercury driver get into the car and drive away without pumping the gas. "This incident was an unfortunate tragedy for the Perry family.

Police investigating fatal crash in Birmingham

“Our preliminary investigation believes the accident was a result of the car and motorcycle driving at a high rate of speed,” said Lt. Edwards of the Birmingham police. “There is a strong indication that both vehicles were racing.”

Motorcyclist killed in high-speed race on Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham police say

The collision involving a motorcycle and a Mercury sedan occurred at around 2:40 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue Southwest in front of Paul Pierce Body Shop, Lt. Sean Edwards said. 

Motorcyclist killed in accident in West Birmingham; police looking for two males

Two males driving a red vehicle fled the scene on foot after their vehicle was involved in the crash. 

Motorcyclist killed in accident in Birmingham; racing may have played factor

Officials say they received the call of the accident that happened on the 1900 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest around 2:30 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. Two males driving a red vehicle fled the scene on foot after their car was involved in the crash, however, one person was taken into custody soon after.

Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash identified

The Jefferson County Coroner’s office confirmed that 24-year-old Fairfield resident Kaylen Kamonta Perry was killed at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 when a Mercury sedan struck his motorcycle, causing it to crash into a power pole outside of Paul Pierce Body Shop.

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.

When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.

Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed
People Involved: 
Kaylan Kamonta Perry
Roadway: 
Jefferson Ave SW
City: 
Birmingham, AL
County: 
Jefferson County, AL
Area: 
Birmingham, AL

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