Pulaski’s Jerry White dies in motorcycle accident in Tazewell
Virginia State Police Trooper N.A. Combs is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Tazewell County. The crash occurred May 31 at 3:12 p.m. on Route 16, just over a mile north of Route 601/Freestone Valley Drive.
A 2018 Harley-Davidson was southbound as it came through a curve on Route 16. The motorcycle ran off the right side of the road, went through the ditch and struck an embankment.
The motorcyclist, Jerry D. White, 75, of Pulaski, Va., was transported to Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later that same day. White was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation.
June 1, 2021 @ 3:52 pm
Billy and I went to school with Jerry. He was such a great person and we share in your loss.
Blessings and love to the family.
Billy and Inez Tracy
June 1, 2021 @ 7:25 pm
So sorry, Jerry was such a nice guy. RIP dear friend. Prayers for his family.
June 2, 2021 @ 9:22 am
Jerry was a TRUE GENTLEMAN ! A good friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerest condolances to his family.🙏
RIDE FREE BROTHER !!😇
June 2, 2021 @ 9:40 am
Rip
June 3, 2021 @ 1:40 pm
Jerry was my next door neighbor while I was growing up. The nicest of guys. So sad to hear of his passing.