Columbia Police were called to the intersection of West Broadway and Yorkshire Drive on August 5 at around 9:06 p.m. for a report of a collision with ejection involving a car and two bikes. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that a 2013 Volkswagen Golf had collided with a Kawasaki Ninja 259 and a Suzuki GS 500, causing one fatality and two injuries.
We regret to inform you that Columbia resident Walker Davis, 18, passed away as a result of the collision. We have informed Mr. Davis’s next of kin and have sent our sympathies to his friends and family. A driver and a passenger on another motorcycle also suffered injuries.
Both motorcycles were reportedly moving west on West Broadway at Yorkshire Drive, according to an initial investigation done there. The Kawasaki was turned over on its side and its driver, Mr. Davis, was ejected as the Volkswagen was pulling out of the easternmost drive of Kelly’s Ridge Apartments in the 3600 block of West Broadway.
GoFundme have been created to help generate funds for the family
We are nothing short of broken to announce the passing of our brother Walker. He was such a big part of us. Of the whole community of Columbia Mo. He loved to ride motorcycles with his friends, stream on twitch, and most of all hang out with his family. From bonfires, to holidays, birthdays…. He was always there. Always ready to crack a joke. Our family is looking for the communities help to make it easier and less stressful to mourn our brother, son, and uncle. Please consider helping us pay for funeral costs and bills as we try to navigate burying our forever 18 angel. We thank you all so much.
The Suzuki’s driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle when it struck the front of the Volkswagen. The Volkswagen reversed after the crash and re-entered Kelly’s Ridge Apartments’ parking lot. Soon after, officers discovered the car, but the alleged driver had already taken off.
Both motorcycle riders and the passenger were taken to a nearby hospital by EMS. Shortly after arriving, Mr. Davis was declared dead.
Elizabeth D. Lopez, 23, of Columbia was detained by Columbia Police on August 6 as the suspected driver of the Volkswagen. She was charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in another person’s death and two charges of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in another person’s physical harm. She was returned to the Boone County Jail’s care.
Traffic accident victims, drivers, their loved ones, other drivers, Columbia Police, and our collaborating first responders have all had a difficult weekend. Collisions can cause minor to severe reverberations throughout the neighborhood. Drive carefully, please. Everyone wants to return home safely.
The accident inquiry is ongoing. Call the CPD at 573.874.7652 or Crimestoppers at 573.875 if you have any information. TIPS. I appreciate you ensuring Columbia’s safety.
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