STAPLETON, Ala. (WALA) – Friends, family and fellow riders gathered in Stapleton to honor 19-year-old Alejandro Juapin Pineda Hooper, who was killed in a motorcycle crash more than a week ago.
State troopers say Hooper died in a crash in the spot where a rally was held. Through the rain, supporters gathered to deliver a message to drivers: watch for motorcycles.
Rally held at crash site
Thomas Best was among them, holding a bright yellow sign with that warning.
State troopers say Hooper was killed on May 17 just before 10 p.m., when Hooper’s motorcycle collided with a car…