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News Release Traffic Fatality 1-30-23
News Release Traffic Fatality 1-30-23
Paul O. Prine
CHIEF OF POLICE
On Monday, January 30, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers responded to eastbound I-10
between I-65 and Dauphin Island Parkway in reference to a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival,
officers located Christopher Means, 29, in the middle lane of Eastbound I-10. Mr. Means was
pronounced deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was riding his motorcycle Southbound on
the I-65 ramp to Eastbound I-10 when he lost control of the motorcycle. The rider was thrown
from his motorcycle and struck by multiple vehicles; however, one driver remained on the scene.
If you were in the area or think you may have been involved, please contact Traffic Homicide
Investigator Colton Futral at (251) 208-1272.