Motorcycle death strikes close to home. Our very own Scootergirl lost her brother-in-law Wednesday evening while riding his beloved BMW. He was married to Teresa's older sister. Leaving behind five boys, a sad day for Teresa's family.
The 39 year old driver of the pickup involved turns out to have numerous DUI's on his record as well as drug charges. Crack head as I understand it.
Here is what was written in the paper. Last night King 5 News had Teresa's sister on the evening news. Sad day indeed! Please keep Teresa and her family in your thoughts and prayers! lease:
Article:
LACEY, Wash. -- A Shelton man was killed when a car crashed into his motorcycle on Wednesday evening.
The accident took place on Steilacoom Road near Salmon Lane near Lacey at approximately 6:16 p.m.
A 1988 Dodge Dakota headed east on Steilacoom crossed the center line and crashed into an oncoming motorcycle. (View photos >>>)
The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Steven E. Strand, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. Investigators believe the Lacey man was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
The driver has been booked into the Thurston County Jail.
The 39 year old driver of the pickup involved turns out to have numerous DUI's on his record as well as drug charges. Crack head as I understand it.
Here is what was written in the paper. Last night King 5 News had Teresa's sister on the evening news. Sad day indeed! Please keep Teresa and her family in your thoughts and prayers! lease:
Article:
LACEY, Wash. -- A Shelton man was killed when a car crashed into his motorcycle on Wednesday evening.
The accident took place on Steilacoom Road near Salmon Lane near Lacey at approximately 6:16 p.m.
A 1988 Dodge Dakota headed east on Steilacoom crossed the center line and crashed into an oncoming motorcycle. (View photos >>>)
The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Steven E. Strand, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. Investigators believe the Lacey man was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
The driver has been booked into the Thurston County Jail.