Donald Orman, 50, dies when his motorcycle spins out of control and is struck by car unable to stop in time, sending him over bridge into Nueces Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas
Motorcycle accident victim identified as Donald Orman
Most people know Donnie as the owner of Donnie's Auto Repair. Hammond says fixing cars was one of Donnie's passions. "You name the car and the year and he'd tell you what it was and how it was put together. He was a genius at cars," said Hammond. Hammond says his family is doing their best to stay positive and remember the good times. But he says this whole situation still feels like a nightmare he can't wake up from. "He's just full of life. Always happy. Just outgoing full of life. And it's gonna be hard to see him not," said Hammond. Donnie Orman leaves behind two sons and two daughters.
Motorcyclist Killed Following Accident On Nueces Bay Causeway
According to police, a motorcyclist lost control of his ride and spun out. A vehicle behind that motorcycle, a Dodge Charger, slammed on his brakes to avoid the bike. Behind that car was another motorcyclist that crashed into the back of the Dodge Charger. The impact ejected the 50-year-old motorcyclist, who went over the causeway and into the watery. A kayaker pulled the man from the water. He was taking to the hospital, but passed away from his injuries.
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