Fatal vehicle crash Stadium Boulevard and U.S. 63

City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Nathan Turner
Columbia Police Traffic Officer
Nathan.Turner@CoMo.gov

Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
Bryana.Larimer@CoMo.gov

Fatal vehicle crash Stadium Boulevard and U.S. 63

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TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Crash

CASE: 2016171501

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 09/02/16 @ 12:14 p.m.

ACCIDENT LOCATION: Stadium Blvd/U.S. 63 NB

DRIVER 1: Abilene Gatson

Vandalia, MO

Age: 19

Injured: No

Seatbelt use: Yes

Alcohol/drug use: No

DRIVER 2: Tyler Romaker

Warrenton, MO

Age: 22

Injured: Fatal

Helmet use: Yes

Alcohol/drug use: Unknown/Pending Investigation

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 2, a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Stadium Blvd at U.S. 63. Vehicle 1, a 2004 Dodge Dakota, was facing eastbound on Stadium Blvd making a left turn onto U.S. 63 Northbound. Vehicle 1 failed to yield to vehicle 2 causing vehicle 2 to crash into the side of vehicle 1. Driver 2 was transported by EMS to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Driver 2 was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.

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