On 03/13/2015 at 0645 hours (AM) the Richland Police
Department responded to an injury accident on VanGiesen St near Alder Ave. A
Harley Davidson motorcycle was being ridden west on VanGiesen St by a 35 year
old Richland man when it struck a pedestrian in the westbound lane of travel. The
pedestrian, an 85 year old Richland woman, was not in a crosswalk and was
knocked to the pavement. The pedestrian received injuries to the head, face, and
chest area and was transported to Kadlec Medical Center by a Richland
Ambulance. The motorcycle injuries were minor and he remained at the scene of
the accident. Speed did not appear to be a factor according to an independent witness,
however, it was still dark outside when the accident occurred.
The pedestrian was identified as 85 year old Laverne
Weissenfels of Richland.
The motorcycle rider was identified as 35 year old Robert D.
Turner of Richland
The accident is being investigated by Detective Damon Jansen
who is a Collision Reconstructionist.
For additional information contact: Sergeant Brian
Ruegsegger Ph. 528-0245
