On Thursday June 18, 2020, a Suzuki motorcycle driven by Ryan Alouf was traveling northbound on Electric Rd. in Roanoke County at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle ran the red light at the intersection of Elm View Rd. and struck a Chevy SUV as it was entering the intersection on a green light. Mr. Alouf was wearing a helmet, and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Chevy was wearing a seat belt and was transported to the hospital with minor, non life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges are pending at this time.
