Pronounced dead at the scene, 63-year-old **Roger D. Naramore** never made it home Thursday evening after his motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer on Alabama Highway 5, roughly five miles north of Jasper. The fatal crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m.,
according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officials, and left behind a scene that underscored both the fragility of life and the dangers that motorcyclists face on rural highways.Authorities report that Naramore was operating a **Suzuki VZ800** when his motorcycle came into contact with a **Chevrolet Trailblazer** driven by 32-year-old **Kayla House** of the Jasper area.
State Troopers and Walker County emergency responders arrived quickly after the call came in, finding Naramore critically injured on the roadway. Despite rapid medical response efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.House remained at the location and cooperated fully with investigators as troopers began documenting the wreckage and interviewing witnesses.
The damaged vehicles were removed later that evening as traffic was temporarily redirected to allow for the investigation and cleanup.The **ALEA Highway Patrol Division** continues to examine the circumstances that led to the deadly collision, including visibility conditions, speed, and the positioning of both vehicles at the moment of impact. No charges or citations have been announced at this stage of the inquiry.
Community members in Walker County have expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Naramore, remembered by friends as a seasoned rider who loved the open road. For now, investigators urge motorists to use extra caution when sharing highways with motorcycles—reminding everyone that even a brief lapse in awareness can have devastating, irreversible consequences.
