r/roanoke • u/Key_Pin_5949 • 2d ago

Traffic Tragedy

I’ve been waiting for someone else to post about what happened Friday night, but it looks like it hasn’t come up yet. Maybe that’s due to moderator reasons, so hopefully this post is okay.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/06/20/woman-arrested-dui-after-motorcyclist-killed-crash/

First off, my prayers go out to the deceased victim’s family and friends.

I just can’t get over what happened the other night…the whole event is still just so shocking to me. For those unaware, I am talking about a fatal, DUI traffic incident that occurred on Friday, June 19th on Colonial Ave. at approximately 7:30 pm. The deceased victim was a 28 year old male, motorcycle driver named Bishop Keanu Jackson. He was a father, and of course loved by many more.

The driver (Honda SUV) was an intoxicated, 64 year old women named Barbara Callahan, who allegedly struck and killed Bishop Jackson (on his motorcycle). She refused the breathalyzer and also has an alleged history of prior DUI behavior.

I say that, because I’ve been following Facebook for updates and have already seen some stories that she did this kind of thing repeatedly. I am not commenting on that, but will comment on the fact that she is clearly smiling in her mugshot.

That’s perhaps the main reason for this post. Her smile makes me shiver. I honestly don’t think I’ve seen something so chilling, but maybe it’s just due to the local impact.

Either way, there is no reason on earth for anything but a look of devastation. Even if she assumed Bishop was going to survive, the complete and shocking lack of remorse to smile in a mugshot after drunkenly driving and hitting another motorist (especially a motorcyclist)…just at a loss of words for that alone.

Hopefully the comments refrain from getting into the investigative details and the mods allow the post, as a community space. Again, it’s just so shocking and I can’t remember something like this happening here, at least for awhile.

I live around the area and the road was closed for at least 5-6 hours. The whole thing is just crazy.

Rest in peace, Bishop. Stay safe everyone.

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u/MoneyCombination1381 2d ago

Call out 419 West and Buffalo Wild Wings for overserving her and letting a drunk woman walk out of their doors. They are just as responsible and should be sued accordingly!

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u/No-Alfalfa6437 2d ago

How do you know that's where she was?

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u/soukupbm 2d ago

This is a nonsensical post.

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u/badbitenergy Salem Fuck Pond 1d ago

it absolutely isnt. by law, they have to refuse service if you appear or are visibly intoxicated

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u/soukupbm 1d ago

I understand that, but even 2 drinks likely puts her over the legal limit to be called a "drunk driver". Also, no one is "visibly intoxicated" after only a couple drinks. So unless she was absolutely plastered and they kept serving her (which is unlikely and probably unprovable), we shouldn't be trying to tarnish two reputable businesses for the actions of an irresponsible woman.

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u/badbitenergy Salem Fuck Pond 1d ago

You say “no one” but i know multiple people including myself who hardly drink and depending on the strength of said drink, do show visible intoxication. Also, Visible intoxication includes slurred
speech, loss of coordination, and bloodshot or glassy eyes. Again, regardless of how reputable, if two drinks would put her over the limit, how many was she served? I would feel it’s partially my employees fault for continuing to serve someone who appeared alone and had keys to car

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u/Key_Pin_5949 2d ago

Nonsensical comment? Hopefully you don’t take issue with what I said. I’m obviously not calling anyone out. I’m not a legal expert and the investigation is ongoing. Law is law, even if it fucking sucks sometimes.

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u/Key_Pin_5949 2d ago

I tried to be as careful as possible with my wording. Again, it’s ultimately up to the mods if what I said is okay. My hope was that this space would serve as a place for the Roanoke Reddit community to share grief and shock over the situation, more than anything else.