A 20-year-old man from Westmoreland County lost his life Monday in an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Lower Burrell.
The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office reported that William Hartman succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash that occurred on Rt. 56 shortly after 5 p.m.
Hartman was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle on Rt. 56 when he collided with a car near the Wildlife Lodge Road intersection.
A 20-year-old man from Lower Burrell was killed Monday in a motorcycle crash along Rt. 56 near the intersection of Wildlife Lodge Road. KDKA
According to the coroner’s office, Hartman was ejected from his motorcycle and died from his injuries.
The cause and manner of his death will be determined by the coroner’s office pending autopsy and toxicology results.
Authorities are investigating the incident, which involves the Lower Burrell Police and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. He has also created content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and high school sports.
BARTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — A motorcycle accident occurred last Wednesday night, May 14, shortly after 10:30 p.m. in Golden City, Mo., involving two individuals.
A 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was involved in the crash just west of Casey’s on C Street / U.S. 160 and Depot Ave.
The operator, a 33-year-old male from Golden City, sustained minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was transported to Freeman West in Joplin, Mo.
A passenger, a 24-year-old female from Golden City, was unresponsive and airlifted to Cox South in Springfield, Mo., in critical condition. She tragically succumbed to her injuries on Monday, May 19.
Sheriff John Simpson confirmed that the passenger, Chloe Brower, was employed at the Barton County Sheriff’s Office.
“Chloe joined the Sheriff’s office in May 2024. She was a valuable member of our team, always willing to assist. Chloe will be deeply missed by her family here at the Barton County Sheriff’s Office. Our thoughts are with her two children, her parents, her siblings, and all those who loved her.”
— Sheriff John Simpson
Details regarding the funeral are currently unknown.
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<p><strong>JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM)</strong> — Shortly after midnight on Sunday, emergency services received reports of a severe motorcycle accident on Peace Church Road, just north of Turkey Creek.</p>
<p>Responders included Carl Junction Fire, Jasper County Deputies, and METS ambulance, with notification to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.</p>
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<p>Upon arrival, it was determined that a northbound Harley Davidson had left the roadway and struck several trees.</p>
<p>The rider, <strong>Brett Hill</strong>, 44, from Oronogo, Mo., was declared dead at the scene by Jasper County Deputy Coroner Andrew Roughton. Family members have been notified.</p>
<p>H&H Towing was responsible for retrieving the damaged motorcycle.</p>
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<p>This marks Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D's 41st fatality for 2025, compared to 38 fatalities at the same point last year.</p>
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Maryland State Police Probe Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Cecil County
(ELKTON, MD) – The Maryland State Police are actively investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that took place on Monday afternoon in Cecil County.
The deceased has been identified as Velmer Huff Jr., 63, from Elk Mills, Maryland. He was declared dead by medical staff at Christiana Hospital.
On May 12, 2025, around 2:40 p.m., troopers from the North East Barrack responded to the intersection of Blue Ball Road and Dogwood Road in Elkton, where a collision occurred between a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Chrysler van. Huff was riding the motorcycle, while his passenger, Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, Maryland, was transported via ambulance to Christiana Hospital for injury treatment.
According to initial investigations, the Chrysler, operated by Ethel Smith, 73, was traveling westbound on Dogwood Road when it collided with the motorcycle, which was heading north on Blue Ball Road.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is on site to aid in the investigation. Charges will follow based on the investigation’s findings and discussions with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
A motorcycle accident in Lenawee County, Michigan has left one person dead and another injured.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday on Devils Lake Highway, close to Waters Edge Drive in Woodstock Township. According to reports from the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office, a 2023 Harley Davidson FLXSH was traveling northbound on Devils Lake Highway when the driver lost control, causing the motorcycle to veer off the road.
The motorcycle impacted a mailbox, resulting in both the driver and passenger being ejected.
A bystander performed CPR on the driver until emergency medical services arrived; however, the 34-year-old female driver from Hillsdale was pronounced dead at the scene.
The passenger, a 36-year-old male, was transported to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital for his injuries.
Neither individual was wearing helmets at the time, as per the report.
The incident is still under investigation by the Lenawee County Accident Investigation Team, with assistance from the Addison Fire Department, Somerset Fire Department, and the Lenawee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Paula Wethington serves as a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She has held digital content positions at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today Network, and The Monroe News in Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Bikers journeyed from Wales, Northern Ireland, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Belgium, Madrid, and even the Canary Islands to pay their respects to the beloved Chris.
The procession was joined by his wife, Stacey, and daughters, Harlo-Rose, 12, and Haylan, seven, celebrating Chris, a man whose smile “lit up the room” and whose kindness “knew no bounds.”
Over 1,000 riders formed a procession to accompany Chris on his final journey to South Shields Crematorium.
The Hells Angels wore sashes on their signature leather vests, displaying Chris’ nickname, Browny. This impressive turnout caused traffic to come to a halt at Tyne Tunnel to allow the procession to pass.
A rider from Northampton remarked: “This is what we do.”
-Credit:Newcastle Chronicle
As Chris’ coffin was carried into the crematorium, adorned with ‘Hells Angels,’ the bikers chanted “Affa!” — a slogan meaning Angels Forever, Forever Angels — connecting the crowd in applause.
During the touching ceremony, it was said: “He achieved more in 37 years than many do in three lifetimes.”
Chris was a supervisor at Smulders in Wallsend and was said to have “lived life at full throttle, a journey not counted by years but by miles. He was not just a biker; he was a legend in motion. His love for motorcycles went beyond passion; it was a way of life.”
-Credit:Newcastle Chronicle
The celebrant noted, “Chris often expressed that when his time was near, he wanted to leave on his bike. Nonetheless, he had so much more to live for.”
A fellow biker shared at the service: “He embodied integrity, bravery, and truly embraced the brotherhood in our club.
“His grace, style, and finesse were abundant.”
The Mirror reported that stories about Chris’ life were shared during the ceremony, bringing both laughter and tears from those in attendance.
From a young age, he exhibited fearlessness, with his love for bikes igniting when he was only seven — but it was his wife and daughters who were the center of his universe, where he found immeasurable happiness, as mentioned by the celebrant.
-Credit:Newcastle Chronicle
Wife Stacey reflected on her husband, stating: “No one ever had a negative word about Chris. He was genuinely kind and would go out of his way to help anyone. He was a devoted family man, especially to me and our children. The impact he made is why the town is shaken; he was truly adored by everyone who knew him—a real, nice person.”
In memory of Chris, Stacey has pledged to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, June 21, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, to raise funds for Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity. As of now, an impressive £16,500 has been raised, reflecting the deep love held for Chris by all who knew him.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A single-vehicle accident in Josephine County led to the death of a man from Cave Junction. Oregon State Police responded to the incident.
The crash occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday, May 2, on Highway 199 near milepost 35. Initial findings suggest that a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle veered across the northbound lane, entered a pullout area, and left the road.
The motorcycle’s driver, William Robert Murphy, 37, went into a ditch and collided with a tree.
Detectives from the Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad are looking into a motor vehicle accident that left a motorcyclist critically injured in Miller Place on April 22.
The motorcyclist, Christopher Celli, was riding a 2003 Harley Davidson westbound on Route 25A when two vehicles ahead reduced their speed for a yellow traffic light at Harrison Avenue. Celli maneuvered his motorcycle between the two cars and proceeded through the intersection, colliding with the passenger side of an eastbound 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was turning left onto Harrison Avenue around 9:15 p.m.
Celli, 24, from Coram, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Jeep driver, Frederick Winter, 78, from Sound Beach, escaped unharmed. Both vehicles have been impounded for safety evaluations.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.
A Maple Hill man is currently hospitalized following a tragic accident on Sunday that claimed the life of his wife.
Edward Brumfield, aged 47, is reported to be in fair condition at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington, after being airlifted due to his injuries. His wife, Sally Brumfield, sadly did not survive.
The motorcycle that Edward Brumfield was operating collided with a truck that unexpectedly entered their path, resulting in both of them being ejected from the vehicle.
Robert Wooten, 74, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to yield following the incident at approximately 3 p.m. on Gurganus Road, about a tenth of a mile from N.C. 53, according to Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. David Oglesby.
Wooten was attempting to make a left turn into a driveway while driving a 2000 Ford pickup truck westbound on Gurganus Road when he collided with the 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Edward Brumfield, the Highway Patrol stated.
Following the crash, Wooten was brought before a magistrate and released on a bond of $2,000. A court date has been arranged for July 7.
A Maple Hill resident has been charged in connection with a Sunday afternoon accident that resulted in injury to a motorcycle rider and the death of his wife, who was riding as a passenger.
According to the Highway Patrol, Wooten was making a left turn in his 2000 Ford pickup truck on Gurganus Road when he struck the motorcycle driven by 47-year-old Edward Brumfield from Maple Hill.
The collision caused both Edward Brumfield and his wife, Sally, to be thrown from the motorcycle.
Sadly, Sally Brumfield succumbed to her injuries, while Edward Brumfield was airlifted to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Authorities report that a Maple Hill woman has lost her life following a motorbike accident.
Media sources indicate that a truck turned into the motorcycle’s path, prompting Edward Brumfield to attempt to lay the bike down to avert the crash, ultimately sliding underneath the truck.
His wife, Sally Brumfield, aged 49, tragically died from the injuries sustained in the accident, while Edward Brumfield was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Authorities have reported that a man from Lexington lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Lauderdale County on Saturday.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday on County Road 483, close to County Road 480, which is situated around four miles southwest of Lexington.
According to state troopers, Danny W. Robinson was fatally injured when his 1990 Harley Davidson FXSTC veered off the road and collided with a fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the accident is still ongoing, as stated by the state troopers.
