Salem bridge renamed to honor fallen Naval Air Crewman Alex Torres July 8, 2024 1 minute read A bridge in Salem is getting a new name in memory of a fallen U.S. Navy crewman and Roanoke College graduate who died after a tragic helicopter crash in 2021. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke man caught with loaded handgun in carry-on bag at ROANext: VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026