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Accident claims life of Springs man
By Michele Sample
A Colorado Springs man was pronounced dead at the scene of a multiple-car crash after he and his passenger were ejected from their motorcycle about 1 p.m. Dec. 28 on Colo. 83 just south of Franktown.
Jerrimy Walker, 36, and his rider, Stacy Walker, 35, were traveling northbound on Colo. 83 behind a vehicle, when Francis Podorski in a pickup truck in the southbound lane, tried to pass the vehicle in front of him.
As Podorski, 70, of Parker, passed, the northbound vehicle in front of the Walkers swerved off the right side of the road to avoid a head-on collision with Podorski.
Walker applied the rear brakes, but the motorcycle leaned to its left.
Podorski’s truck high-sided, rolled a quarter turn and ran over the motorcycle, just after the passengers were ejected.
A Franktown paramedic pronounced Jerrimy Walker dead at 1:28 p.m.
Stacey Walker, 35, was flown by helicopter and admitted to the critical care unit at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.
Podorski sustained no injuries.
The Colorado State Patrol accident report said both riders were wearing helmets and eye protection, and no alcohol or drugs were suspected.
Jerrimy Walker’s attempt to stop his motorcycle left a skid mark measuring 100 feet, police said.
The Colorado State Patrol could not verify a family relationship between the Walkers as of press time.
Jerrimy Walker, 36, and his rider, Stacy Walker, 35, were traveling northbound on Colo. 83 behind a vehicle, when Francis Podorski in a pickup truck in the southbound lane, tried to pass the vehicle in front of him.
As Podorski, 70, of Parker, passed, the northbound vehicle in front of the Walkers swerved off the right side of the road to avoid a head-on collision with Podorski.
Walker applied the rear brakes, but the motorcycle leaned to its left.
Podorski’s truck high-sided, rolled a quarter turn and ran over the motorcycle, just after the passengers were ejected.
A Franktown paramedic pronounced Jerrimy Walker dead at 1:28 p.m.
Stacey Walker, 35, was flown by helicopter and admitted to the critical care unit at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.
Podorski sustained no injuries.
The Colorado State Patrol accident report said both riders were wearing helmets and eye protection, and no alcohol or drugs were suspected.
Jerrimy Walker’s attempt to stop his motorcycle left a skid mark measuring 100 feet, police said.
The Colorado State Patrol could not verify a family relationship between the Walkers as of press time.
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