Brian Burger, 46, killed by pickup truck while riding a scooter at intersection with malfunctioning traffic lights in Meridian, Colorado
Modified Date:
Thu, 04/30/2015 - 4:02pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Scooter rider killed in crash with truck
Police say the traffic lights at the intersection of Columbia and Meridian roads were not working when the crash happened at 11 a.m. It was not immediately clear why the lights were not functioning. The scooter was making a left turn from northbound Meridian Road onto Columbia Road when it was hit by a southbound truck.
Scooter rider killed in crash with truck identified
Ada County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jake Vogt said the crash remains under investigation.
"At this point, there's no reason to believe alcohol was involved," he said. "There's no reason to believe speeds were a factor. We're still investigating those things, though."
The Ada County coroner identified the scooter rider as Brian Burger of Meridian. He died of blunt force trauma of the head.
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The scooter driver was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive. He was not wearing a helmet. The truck driver was not injured. No citations have been issued, and the crash remains under investigation.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Brian Burger
Roadway:
Columbia and MeridianCounty:
Douglas County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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