ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A motorcyclist died following a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Marshell Road and Jug Factory Road, about eight miles east of Wetumpka. According to Alabama State Troopers, 69-year-old Gordon Stephenson of Wetumpka was riding his motorcycle when it was struck by an SUV driven by 33-year-old Jernikka Quinn of Montgomery.
Stephenson was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that no other injuries were reported.
Emergency responders were dispatched, and the area was secured for investigation. The roadway was temporarily closed during the response and investigation.
No additional details on the incident or the investigation's status have been released.