TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Crash
CASE: Not available
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 07/30/18 @ 2:40 p.m.
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Business Loop 70 West and Parkade Boulevard
DRIVER 1: Birdie Duff, 64, Columbia, Missouri - Seatbelt - No injuries
PASSENGER 1: Juvenile, 2, Columbia, Missouri - Child Restraint - No injuries
VEHICLE 1: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
DRIVER 2: James E Markey, 50, Columbia, Missouri - No seatbelt, DOT Helmet - Fatal Injuries
VEHICLE 2: 1985 BMW K100 Motorcycle
INCIDENT DETAILS:
The crash occurred as Vehicle 1, (Chevy Truck) was traveling North on Madison near Business Loop. Driver 1 turned East onto Business Loop 70 and then turned North on Parkade Blvd. Vehicle 2, (BMW Motorcycle) was traveling west on Business Loop 70. Driver 2 attempted to avoid the Chevy, but was unable to. The BMW Motorcycle was struck by the Chevy, causing Driver 2 to be ejected from the motorcycle. Driver 1 did not suffer any injuries. Driver 2 suffered fatal injuries. Drugs and alcohol are NOT believed to be a contributing factor. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing