We are sad to report that there was a motorcycle accident with 1 fatality and
several injuries on Friday.
A group of 20 motorcycles from the First State HOG Chapter were headed to Outer
Banks Bike Week. They were on Rt. 13 about 10 miles prior to the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel and a driver came out of a driveway without stopping. The driveway was
flanked by a row of trees so the group of bikes was not able to see the car until it
was too late. The car struck the 3 bikes behind the lead bike. Karen Fortner,
Activities Officer for First State HOG died from her injuries. Her son, Justin,
broke his femur and was flown to Norfolk General Hospital. Karen's husband , Ed,
who is the Assistant Director for First State HOG was in the group of bikes as well.
I spoke with FSH Director, Jay Green yesterday and he gave me all this info and will
update us on any arrangements that are made. I will pass along any more details as
they become available.
This is a tragedy that we all hope we never have to deal with but it is a reality
that we must prepare for. PLEASE be safe when you are out riding.
Please keep the Fortner family and our friends at First State HOG in your thoughts
and prayers during this sad time.
Jeff Merritt
ESC HOG - Director
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Fortner family and friends.
- Steven Winslow -
several injuries on Friday.
A group of 20 motorcycles from the First State HOG Chapter were headed to Outer
Banks Bike Week. They were on Rt. 13 about 10 miles prior to the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel and a driver came out of a driveway without stopping. The driveway was
flanked by a row of trees so the group of bikes was not able to see the car until it
was too late. The car struck the 3 bikes behind the lead bike. Karen Fortner,
Activities Officer for First State HOG died from her injuries. Her son, Justin,
broke his femur and was flown to Norfolk General Hospital. Karen's husband , Ed,
who is the Assistant Director for First State HOG was in the group of bikes as well.
I spoke with FSH Director, Jay Green yesterday and he gave me all this info and will
update us on any arrangements that are made. I will pass along any more details as
they become available.
This is a tragedy that we all hope we never have to deal with but it is a reality
that we must prepare for. PLEASE be safe when you are out riding.
Please keep the Fortner family and our friends at First State HOG in your thoughts
and prayers during this sad time.
Jeff Merritt
ESC HOG - Director
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Fortner family and friends.
- Steven Winslow -