RTA Near Harmonyville Claims Life of Motorcyclist  

Also this past weekend, an accident involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, took place near mile forty, along the George Price Highway.  It claimed the life of Joel Teck who was riding the motorcycle.  According to police, the driver of the vehicle lost control and slammed into Teck, causing his fatal injuries.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“Police visited an area near Harmonyville where they saw a Dodge Ram pickup and a motorcycle extensively damaged.  Police visited the hospital where Joel Teck was found and he was pronounced dead on arrival.  Information was that he was on a motorcycle when he collided with the Dodge Ram pickup.  The driver of that pickup was identified as Roy Williams.  He has since been arrested and charged for manslaughter by negligence, causing death by careless conduct and drove motor vehicle without due care and attention.”

 

Reporter

“Do you know the circumstances of the accident?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“The pickup, apparently the driver lost some control and entered the lane and crashed into the motorcycle.”