ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — A fatal motorcycle crash in Roanoke County has led to the arrest of 64-year-old Barbara Ann Callahan, who police say was driving under the influence when her Honda SUV collided with a motorcycle operated by 28-year-old Bishop Keanu Jackson. The crash occurred on Friday evening along Colonial Avenue and resulted in Jackson suffering critical injuries. He was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the collision.
According to the Roanoke County Police Department, the incident took place at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the 3600 block of Colonial Avenue. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after receiving reports of the crash and provided immediate medical assistance to the injured motorcyclist.
Following a preliminary investigation, authorities charged Callahan with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and refusal. Police have not yet released further details regarding the events leading up to the collision, and the case remains under investigation.
The death of Bishop Keanu Jackson has left family members, friends, and community residents mourning the loss of a young life. Traffic fatalities involving impaired driving continue to be a major concern for law enforcement agencies across Virginia and the nation.
Officials are urging drivers to make responsible decisions behind the wheel and avoid operating vehicles while impaired. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or possesses relevant information is encouraged to contact the Roanoke County Police Department as investigators continue gathering evidence and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
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