Stephen Thraillkill, 72, dies when his motorcycle flips and strikes oncoming vehicle on State Highway 72 in Council Hill, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Sun, 06/14/2015 - 10:33amAccident Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2015Okmulgee man dies after crashing motorcycle
There were no other reported injuries.
Thraillkill, 72, of Okmulgee, was driving his Harley Davidson north on State Highway 72 when just after 6 p.m. he over-applied the front brakes, causing his bike to overturn. The motorcycle crossed the center line and it and the rider were struck by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Stephen Thraillkill
Roadway:
State Highway 72City:
Council Hill, OKCounty:
Muskogee County, OKArea:
Tulsa, OK
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