Kerry Lee Kunsman, 67, dies from injuries sustained when his bike was struck by a pickup on Highway 131 in Tillamook County, OR
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/26/2014 - 2:24pmAccident Date:
Friday, September 19, 2014
Bicyclist injured in Hwy 131 crash dies at hospital
Kerry Lee Kunsman, 67, was riding westbound between Netarts and Tillamook when he was struck from behind, according to Lt. Gregg Hastings. Kunsman was seriously injured and airlifted to a Portland hospital, where he died early Monday.
Pickup driver in Tillamook County crash that killed cyclist won't face criminal charges
"It's an extraordinarily tragic accident," Porter said. "But it is in fact just that -- an accident."
The investigation showed no signs of excessive speed, intoxication or reckless driving by Bohannon, he said.
But Bohannon was cited for careless driving because he is familiar with the highway, knows that there are often cyclists on the highway and should have taken more care on the curves, Porter said.
Kunsman, of San Diego, was wearing a helmet when he was hit Friday evening. He later died from his injuries in a Portland hospital, according to state police. The pickup truck driver, Frank Bohannon, 74, of Oceanside, cooperated with the investigation and was not hurt in the crash. He was cited for careless driving.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Reckless DrivingPeople Involved:
Kerry Lee Kunsman
Frank Bohannon
Roadway:
Highway 131City:
Netarts, ORCounty:
Tillamook County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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