City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 10, 2014

CONTACT: Officer Scott Wilson
Major Crash Investigator
Columbia Police - Traffic Unit

Fatality Accident, 04-10-14

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

MEDIA RELEASE - 04-10-14

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Accident

CASE: 2014067533

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 04/10/14 @ 0223 hours              

           

ACCIDENT LOCATION:  Vandiver Dr @ Wolcott Dr             

DRIVER:                   Gabriel A. Small       

                                    Columbia, MO

                                    Age: 39

                                    Injured: Fatal

                                    Motorcycle Endorsement: Yes

                                    DOT Helmet: Yes                                         

                                   

                                   

INCIDENT DETAILS:

                        The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a red-colored 2005 Honda VTX 1300 motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Vandiver Drive near Wolcott Drive at approximately 0223 hours. It appears the driver, Small, lost control of the motorcycle as it began to skid and went down on the left side. The motorcycle continued to skid on its side until it collided with the curb on the north side of the roadway. The vehicle then left the roadway on the right, continued to skid, and eventually collided with a street sign and utility pole near the intersection. The motorcycle and driver came to final rest pinned against the utility pole.  The driver was wearing a DOT helmet at the time of the crash.  Small was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by EMS as a result of serious injuries. There were no other vehicles involved. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in this crash.

                        *The next of kin of Small has been notified

                       

                        The investigation is ongoing.



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