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 - 9:01pmAccident Date:
Saturday, October 11, 2014Colorado 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.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Edgar Riecke
Roadway:
State Route 12County:
Garfield County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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