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8-year-old Greyson Maiden drowns in pool at Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a tragic drowning incident that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy Saturday evening in a Hoover neighborhood.
The victim has been identified by Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans as Greyson Maiden.
According to the Hoover Police Department, officers and fire medics were dispatched at approximately 8:00 p.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of River Lake Drive in the Southlake subdivision after reports that a child had been found unresponsive in a private swimming pool.
Officials confirmed that Greyson did not reside at the home where the incident occurred.
Lt. Daniel Lowe stated that the child was immediately pulled from the water, and life-saving measures were initiated on scene.
He was transported to Children’s of Alabama Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives with the Hoover Police Department, along with the Shelby County Coroner’s Office, are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
At this time, authorities emphasize that there is no evidence of foul play, and the incident is being treated as a tragic accident.
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man Thursday evening in Walker County.
Authorities identified the victim as Roger D. Naramore, a resident of Nauvoo, Alabama.
The collision occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, approximately five miles north of Jasper.
According to Senior Trooper Gregory Corble, Naramore was operating a Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 32-year-old Kayla House.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but Naramore was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.