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Motorcycle Accident

Monday, April 30, 2012

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.

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)   more ›

Monday, March 19, 2012

Riverview Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Median on Progress Blvd.

Eleazar Escorihuela, 48, was not wearing a helmet, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports.

The victim in a Sunday morning motorcycle fatality has been identified as a Riverview man, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Eleazar Escorihuela, 48, was driving northwest on Progress Boulevard at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18, when his Yamaha V-star motorcycle struck the median at the intersection of Magnolia Park and Progress. Escorihuela was ejected from the motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet, according to a media release, and was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he died.

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