News Releases
Mobile Police Investigate a Traffic Fatality on St. Stephens Road
Sep 19th, 2010
File Number: 10-09-3151
On September 19, 2010 at approximately 1:45 a.m. officers responded to St. Stephens Road at Mott Drive North for a report of a single vehicle wreck with injuries. Upon their arrival, officers found a 2002 Mercury Sable overturned. A 48 year old female was able to exit the vehicle without injury, and 60 year old James Golston of Mobile was transported to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Preliminary findings of the investigation revealed that James Golston was driving north on St. Stephens Road when he lost control and struck a utility pole. Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.
The Traffic Homicide Unit will continue the investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, please call the Mobile Police Department at 208-7211, Crime Stoppers at 208-7000, or text to 274637 and include the keyword CRIME 411.
Officer Christopher Levy
Public Information Office
Office: 208-1926
Fax: 208-1758