George Edward Bishop, III Obituary: A 22-year-old Tuscaloosa resident lost his life after reportedly losing control of his vehicle during a street racing incident in Fairfield on March 17. The victim has been identified by the Jefferson County Coroner as George Edward Bishop III.
The crash occurred on I-59/20 South at mile marker 118 at approximately 8 a.m. Bishop was transported to UAB Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on March 18 at 1:43 a.m.
State Troopers are currently investigating the crash.