Larry Gartrell, 67, dies when motorcycle struck by teenage driver on State Road 524 and Adamson Road in Cocoa, Florida
Ashland man killed in Florida motorcycle accident
Police have identified a 67-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Monday afternoon crash involving a teen driver, who investigators said crossed lanes on a busy highway and veered into oncoming traffic.
Larry Gartrell of Cape Canaveral, and formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, was pronounced dead at the scene within minutes of the 1:35 p.m. crash near State Road 524 and Adamson Road.
Investigators said charges are pending in the case.
Troopers say the 17-year-old Merritt Island teen was driving a 2004 Audi and approaching Adamson Road when she moved from the eastbound lane into oncoming, westbound traffic.
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Larry was a good friend for
Larry was a good friend for most of a lifetime. The memorial service for his late sister Martha will take place Saturday the 24th in Covington, KY. They will both be sorely missed.
WE WERE HIGH SCHOOL
WE WERE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES BUT I KNEW HIS WIFE TONI WARD GARTRELL MUCH BETTER AS SHE WAS A NEIGHBOR OF A DEAR FRIEND IN OUR LITTLE SMALL TOWN. HE WAS A PERSONABLE, FUN GUY AND GOOD ATHELETE TOO. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY HIS FLORIDA FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AND OUR SMALL TOWN GROUP OF FRIENDS. SINCERE CONDOLWNCWA TO TONI.
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