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23-year-old Ashton Meyer killed in south Tulsa motorcycle crash
TULSA, Oklahoma – On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Tulsa Police officers responded to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and two vehicles in the 7100 block of South Canton Avenue.
Multiple callers reported that the motorcycle had caught fire during the crash and that the rider was trapped beneath a vehicle.
According to witness accounts, the motorcycle had been traveling recklessly along 71st Street, weaving in and out of traffic, performing wheelies, and speeding.
Witnesses said the rider attempted to lay the motorcycle down on its side to avoid striking a vehicle making a turn in front of him.
The bike collided with one vehicle, causing the gas tank to ignite, before the rider was thrown from the motorcycle and pinned beneath a second vehicle.
The rider, identified as 23-year-old Ashton Meyer, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Meyer was the son of Travis Meyer, Chief Meteorologist at KOTV News On 6 in Tulsa.
The drivers of the two vehicles involved were not seriously injured.
Tulsa Police confirmed that the incident remains under investigation by the Advanced Traffic Investigators Unit, which is analyzing all available evidence.
At this time, authorities say no charges are anticipated in connection with the crash.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.