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Christopher Allen Jerkins, 38, killed in 3-vehicle collision on U.S. 31 near Spanish Fort, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 4:57pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Robertsdale bicycle rider dies in Baldwin County 3-vehicle accident

The driver and a passenger of the Honda, as well as the driver of the Chevrolet, were taken to Thomas Hospital in Fairhope for medical treatment. A three-vehicle crash including a bicyclist at claimed the life of a Robertsdale man and injured three others early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Christopher Allen Jerkins, 38, was killed when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a 2001 Honda Accord, according to Alabama State Trooper spokesman Jame Maloy. Maloy said the Honda swerved in an attempt to avoid the cyclist, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a 1994 Chevrolet pickup. Jerkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved: 
Christopher Allen Jerkins
Roadway: 
U.S. 31
City: 
Spanish Fort, AL
County: 
Baldwin County, AL
Area: 
Mobile, AL-Pensacola, FL

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