Motorcyclist Johnny Dean Hopkins, 56, killed in crash on Jeff Road in Huntsville, Alabama
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Jeff Road in Huntsville
Trooper Curtis Summerville said a two vehicle crash on Jeff Road between Lance Road and McKee Road happened just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Jeff Road in Madison County identified, funeral arrangements set
Funeral arrangements have been set for Hopkins. Visitation will take place at the Hazel Green Funeral Home on Thursday, July 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Friday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Woman pleads guilty to being on meth in crash that killed motorcyclist
Donna Charlene Hardy, 46, will be sentenced May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Madison County Circuit Judge James Smith's courtroom. Hardy, who was set for trial this week, entered a blind plea on Friday, said Madison County prosecutor Shauna Barnett.
Woman gets 15 years for being on meth in crash that killed motorcyclist
Hardy, 47, was sentenced Monday afternoon in Madison County Circuit Judge James Smith's courtroom. The judge also ordered Hardy to pay a $5,000 fee to the victim's compensation fund, said Prosecutor Shauna Barnett, an assistant district attorney.
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