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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.
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Multiple Injuries Reported After Passenger Transport Vehicle Strikes Gate at Dulles International Airport
DULLES, Va. — Several passengers were injured Sunday after a mobile lounge, also known as a “People Mover,” collided with a gate at Washington Dulles International Airport, authorities confirmed.
According to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the incident occurred as the People Mover was transporting passengers from an arriving flight to Concourse D. While approaching the docking area, the vehicle reportedly struck the building at an angle, resulting in multiple injuries among those onboard.
Emergency medical personnel from MWAA Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the scene and began assessing the injured passengers.
Officials said several individuals were being evaluated for their injuries, though an exact number and the extent of those injuries have not yet been released.
An airport spokesperson stated that despite the incident, overall airport operations remained normal and no significant service disruptions were reported.
The People Mover vehicles, an iconic feature of Dulles International Airport since its early years, are primarily used to transport passengers between terminals, particularly for international arrivals and departures.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the collision, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.