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Riverview Man Killed While Racing Motorcycle in Alabama

Brandon Williford, 33, died Sunday during a race at Barber Motorsports Park, an Alabama news station reports.

 

A Riverview man was killed while racing on a motorcycle Sunday at an Alabama motorsports park, Alabama's 13 reports.

The Jefferson County (AL) Coroner's Office said Brandon Williford, 33, died Sunday evening at Barber Motorsports Park, according to the news station.

Williford was killed during the track's open day racing event, the station said. He was reportedly riding next to another motorcycle when both drivers entered a curve, bumped each other and crashed.

"The other driver suffered no injuries, but Williford suffered fatal wounds when he crashed into a guardrail," the station reported.

Related Topics: Alabama, Brandon Williford, and Motorcycle Accident

Claudice Williford

10:55 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

As his wife he was not and never raced a motorcycle. This was done in a controlled environment and the track was rented for riders to enhance their skills and do sonin a place that's not the street. I would appreciate it of the facts were checked prior to reporting and no effort was made to contact th family.

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Jason Bartolone

2:18 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Claudice,
I am very sorry for your loss. We picked up this story from the Alabama news station that reported it. You can give me a call at 941-321-2400 if you would like to discuss it further. Again, my condolences.

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Jerry Butler

6:47 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Claudice, Brandon was still part of the family and we're still numb over hearing the news. Poor Hunter is just devastated. I know Hunter loves you very much he always tells us what the two of did when he'd come to visit. If you need anything or just want to talk to us, you go right ahead. Our number is 701-795-1783. We haven't called Cliff and Lori yet. We thought it best to give them a couple days. We're going to call in a couple hours. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Butler

6:46 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Claudice, Brandon was still part of the family and we're still numb over hearing the news. Poor Hunter is just devastated. I know Hunter loves you very much he always tells us what the two of did when he'd come to visit. If you need anything or just want to talk to us, you go right ahead. Our number is 701-795-1783. We haven't called Cliff and Lori yet. We thought it best to give them a couple days. We're going to call in a couple hours. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

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D

11:03 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss

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Jerry Butler

8:15 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012

Apparently, one of the motorcycle websites has set up a trust fund for Hunter. They say anyone can make a donation to "The Brandon Fund" at any Wells Fargo. I want to send out a big thank you to all the racing websites that have been leaving thoughts and prayers for Brandon and family. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all of them and for helping out my Brandon's son, Hunter, my grandson.

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Lori

2:54 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Brandon's wife and family have set up that fund - Brandon Memorial fund - account# 7760620273. Thank everyone who has commented...

Karalyn Hernandez

2:38 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

I believe Brandon worked with my husband at macdill-correct me if I'm wrong. I met him about 2 months ago-great guy! Claudice if you need anything let me know! 8134825016
Karalyn Hernandez (Wheeler)

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