Georgia Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash On Interstate 59/20

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A Georgia man who had reportedly been visiting family in Birmingham for Thanksgiving died in a motorcycle crash early Friday morning. Michael Lavon Johnson, 45, was on Interstate 59/20 when his motorcycle crashed into an interstate barrier, and he dropped to the street below.

According to Alabama Media Group, the crash happened at 4:21 a.m. Friday on Interstate 59 southbound near the 22nd Street Exit. Coroner’s officials said Johnson lost control of the motorcycle, He struck the barrier and was ejected.

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Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.

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