Edgar Riecke, 69, killed after crashing into tree felled by Boy Scouts on SR 12 near Boulder in Garfield County, Utah

Modified Date: 
Sun, 10/12/2014 - 9:01pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 11, 2014

Colorado motorcyclist killed by falling tree

Investigators, in a statement, say it appears to be "a case of unfortunate timing," and that nothing criminal occurred.

Colorado-native Edgar Riecke, 69 ran into an aspen tree while riding Saturday on State Route 12 near Boulder, Utah. The tree was felled by local Boy Scouts who had a permit and Reicke was unable to avoid hitting it. He was wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

 

People Involved: 
Edgar Riecke
Roadway: 
State Route 12

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