City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2016

CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
[email protected]

Fatal motorcycle crash near Strawn Road and Worley Street

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal motorcycle crash

CASE: 2016201219

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 10/15/16 @ 5:48 p.m.                       

                                                                                   

ACCIDENT LOCATION: Strawn Road/Worley Street                       

VEHICLE 1: 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle

DRIVER 1: Edward A. Rantz                                                           

                  Columbia, MO                                               

                  Age: 56

                  Injured: Fatal

                  Helmet use: Yes, DOT approved

                  Alcohol/Drug use: Unknown/pending further investigation

INCIDENT DETAILS:

The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle, was traveling northbound on Strawn near Worley. Vehicle 1 ran off the roadway to the right for an unknown reason and crashed into the ditch. Driver 1 was ejected off of vehicle 1. Driver 1 was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

 The investigation is ongoing.

Investigating Officer: Officer Nathan Turner

                                Columbia Police, Traffic Unit

                                [email protected]



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