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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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.
Discover exciting events, deals, and discounts for ‘414 Day’ in Milwaukee County
There’s a plethora of deals to enjoy while celebrating this Monday.
Updated: 8:02 PM CDT Apr 11, 2025
IT’S A FACT, WE’RE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM CELEBRATING OUR WONDERFUL CITY. MONDAY IS APRIL 14TH, MARKING THE ONE FOUR DAY IN MILWAUKEE, A DAY TO HONOR OUR COMMUNITY AND THE 414 AREA CODE. A FANTASTIC EVENT IS PLANNED FOR TOMORROW WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS OR FEET ON LIMITED EDITION 414 INSPIRED SHOES. JOINING US IS SHEIKH JAMES, OWNER OF CLICKS KICKS. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! HOW ARE YOU DOING? I’M ABSOLUTELY FINE. THANKS FOR HAVING ME. CAN YOU SHARE WITH OUR AUDIENCE ABOUT CLICKS KICKS? WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START THIS BUSINESS AND HOW IS IT IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY? CLICKS HAS BEEN A STAPLE IN SHOREWOOD FOR 11 YEARS, BUILT ON A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH ADIDAS. WE’RE EXCITED FOR 414 DAY! CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THIS YEAR’S LIMITED EDITION 414 DAY SHOES? THERE AREN’T 414 PAIRS THIS TIME, BUT LET ME EXPLAIN THE CREATIVE PROCESS. DURING MY VISIT TO A FASHION HOUSE IN NEW YORK, I DISCOVERED SOME PERCEPTIONS ABOUT MILWAUKEE THAT SPARKED MY CREATIVE IDEA FOR THIS YEAR’S DESIGN. I WANTED TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO SEE Milwaukee IN A NEW LIGHT. I INCORPORATED WATER WAVE DESIGNS TO REPRESENT LAKE MICHIGAN AND ADDED ELEMENTS TO THE INSOLLES THAT REFLECT THE THINGS MILWAUKEE IS FAMOUS FOR LIKE BOWLING, BEER, THE HOAN BRIDGE, AND THE LIGHTHOUSE. THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT SHOES; IT’S ABOUT CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY. TODAY, WE SPENT TIME WITH CHILDREN, AND I HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE GIFTING THEM SHOES. IT’S IMPORTANT TO INCREASE THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND SHOW THEM THAT THE SKY’S THE LIMIT! TOMORROW, WE’LL LAUNCH THESE SHOES AT KLITSCHKO, FEATURING A TATTOO ARTIST FOR CUSTOM WORK, FOOD FROM TOYA’S KITCHEN, AND MORE!
Discover exciting events, deals, and discounts for ‘414 Day’ in Milwaukee County
There’s a plethora of deals to enjoy while celebrating this Monday.
Updated: 8:02 PM CDT Apr 11, 2025
One of Milwaukee’s most significant citywide events, 414 Day, occurring on April 14, features numerous activities and offers for residents. This celebration serves as a citywide holiday honoring Milwaukee. The owner of Clicks, Sheikh James, has collaborated with Adidas to create two unique pairs of shoes reflecting the spirit of Milwaukee. For more details, you can watch the complete interview from 12 News at Four with Sheikh James in the video provided. The shoes will be available for purchase starting April 12. On April 14, Clicks in Shorewood on Capitol Drive will host a special 414 Day event complete with entertainment, flash tattoos, and customization stations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get ready for free Brewers/414 Day merchandise at Potawatomi Casino! The casino and hotel will run various giveaways throughout the day, starting with complimentary 414 Day t-shirts available from 1 p.m. at the promotion stage near the Annex and ElevenHundred Bar and Lounge. Brewers Mascot Bernie Brewer and the Famous Racing Sausages will also be present for a fun 414-inch race inside the casino. Additionally, anyone placing a bet on the Brewers’ game against the Detroit Tigers will receive a free 414 Day hat. Potawatomi rewards members can earn a Brewers-themed rewards card by signing up for new membership that day or trading in their current card.
From noon to 5 p.m., The Annex sportsbook area will feature $4.14 specials on Miller Lite, Miller High Life, and PBR beers, along with food specials on bratwursts, cheese curds, and Burger Co.’s hot dog.
Milwaukee County Parks will also present various deals throughout the parks for the day. At 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon, the Noyes Pool (8235 Good Hope Road) will offer free swim classes. Afterwards, guests can enjoy discounted skating at Wilson Ice Arena for $4.14 from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the Mitchell Park Horticulture Conservatory (The Domes) and the Boerner Botanical Gardens will only cost $4.14 as well.
Select park facilities will distribute commemorative 414 Day stickers available at these locations:
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
Kosciuszko Community Center
Mitchell Park “Domes” Horticultural Conservatory
Milwaukee County Parks Administration
Wilson Recreation Center
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Noyes Pool
OnMilwaukee Hosts Annual Celebration at Harley-Davidson Museum
OnMilwaukee is organizing its third annual Milwaukee Day Celebration at the Harley Davidson Museum and Motor Bar and Restaurant.
The festive event is free to attend, commencing with a toast at 4:14 p.m. There will be giveaways every half hour, culminating in a 4-pound, 14-ounce burger eating competition at 6 p.m. The first 414 attendees to purchase tickets for the Harley Davidson Museum will receive them at a discounted price of $4.14.
This event perfectly captures Milwaukee’s area code of 414, a date officially proclaimed as 414 Day by former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in 2012.
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.
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A tragic accident occurred on Friday around 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of NC 16 and Millersville Road, leading to the death of a motorcyclist, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident involved a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2007 Audi A4. The motorcyclist, 35-year-old Samuel Jarrett Killian from Taylorsville, was attempting to make a left turn onto Millersville Road when he collided with the northbound Audi.
Troopers reported that Killian was ejected from his motorcycle and unfortunately did not survive his injuries at the scene.
Additionally, a passenger on the motorcycle was also thrown off and was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
The 18-year-old Audi driver, who is also from Taylorsville, did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
Preliminary investigations by the NC State Highway Patrol indicated that neither speed nor impairment was a factor in the accident.
Consequently, no charges will be brought forth.
During the investigation, the roadway remained closed for about two hours.
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A tragic accident took place on Friday around 5:40 p.m. on NC 16 at Millersville Road in Alexander County, leading to the death of a motorcyclist, according to state troopers.
The incident involved a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2007 Audi A4. The motorcycle, operated by 35-year-old Samuel Jarrett Killian from Taylorsville, was attempting to turn left onto Millersville Road when it struck the northbound Audi.
A man from Taylorsville lost his life in a motorcycle accident on N.C. 16 in Alexander County on the evening of Friday, March 28.
In a statement released to The Wilkes Record, N.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey reported:
“On Friday, March 28, at around 5:40 p.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal incident in Alexander County on N.C. 16 at Millersville Road. A 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle heading south on N.C. 16 attempted to turn left onto Millersville Road and veered in front of a northbound 2007 Audi A4.”
Casey continued, “The rider of the Harley Davidson, Samuel Jarrett Killian, 35, from Taylorsville, was ejected from the motorcycle and unfortunately did not survive due to his injuries at the scene. A passenger on the motorcycle was also ejected and was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.”
According to Casey, the driver of the Audi, Lane Neal Tevepaugh, 18, from Taylorsville, remained unharmed.
“Preliminary findings do not suggest that impairment or excessive speed were contributing factors. During the investigation at the scene, the road was closed for approximately two hours,” Casey noted, adding, “No charges will be filed in connection with this incident.”
(3-28-25) The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles that took place on March 27, 2025, at around 1:59 p.m. in Auglaize County, Ohio. The incident occurred on State Route 66 at the junction of the US Route 33 exit ramp heading eastbound.
Eli Holsinger (43) from Saint Marys, Ohio was riding a 2011 Harley Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. Madison Ricker (19) of Fort Jennings, Ohio was at the wheel of a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
According to the initial investigation, the Harley Davidson was traveling south on State Route 66. The Chevrolet had been stopped on the US Route 33 exit ramp heading east and attempted to turn north onto State Route 66. The Chevrolet did not yield the right of way, resulting in a collision with the Harley Davidson.
Madison Ricker was wearing her seatbelt and escaped injury. Eli Holsinger was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital by Saint Marys EMS but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving and was pronounced dead. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The Saint Marys Police Department, Saint Marys Fire Department, and Auglaize County EMA also responded at the scene of the crash.
A motorcycle rider succumbed to her injuries following a traffic accident on Wednesday night in Orion Township, as reported by the Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Lapeer Road and Morgan Hill Drive.
The rider, Jennifer Marie Billington, 48, from Lake Orion Village, was operating a 2012 Harley Davidson FLHX motorcycle northbound on Lapeer Road when a 42-year-old man from Royal Oak, driving a 2020 Dodge Caravan, failed to yield while entering the roadway from Morgan Hill Drive. The motorcycle collided with the driver’s side of the van, according to deputies.
Deputies performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived, after which the victim was transported to McLauren Oakland Hospital, where she later passed away from her injuries.
Billington was wearing a helmet during the incident.
The driver of the van was wearing a seatbelt and thankfully wasn’t injured in the accident.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation.
Paula Wethington serves as a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She has previously worked in digital content roles at NEWSnet, the Gannett/USA Today Network, and The Monroe News in Michigan. Paula is an alumna of the University of South Carolina.
