City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

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Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2016

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Serious injury crash Business Loop 70 and Seventh Street

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TYPE OF INCIDENT: Serious Injury Crash

CASE: 2016172335

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 09/03/2016 @ 3:22 p.m.                       

                                                                                   

ACCIDENT LOCATION:            Business Loop 70/Seventh Street                       

DRIVER 1:                   Amy McGoveran                                                           

                                                                        Columbia, MO                                               

                                                                        Age: 35

                                                                        Injured: None

                                                                        Seatbelt use: Yes

                                                                        Alcohol/Drug use: No

 

DRIVER 2:                        Robert Lynn

                                                                        Columbia, MO           

                                                                        Age: 62

                                                                        Injured: Serious

                                                                        Helmet use: Yes

                                                                        Alcohol/Drug use: Unknown/Pending investigation

 

INCIDENT DETAILS:

 

                       The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a silver 2007 Pontiac G6, was traveling eastbound on Business Loop 70 near Seventh Street making a left turn to travel north into a private parking lot. Vehicle 2, a red 2015 Indian motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Business Loop 70 in the inside lane of traffic. Vehicle 1 pulled in front of vehicle 2 causing vehicle 2 to crash into vehicle 1. Driver of vehicle 2 was ejected off his motorcycle. Driver 2 was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries.

 The investigation is ongoing.


Location: Business Loop 70 @ Seventh Street

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