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otorcyclist dies in crash on birthday
Extreme sports fan hit truck. Second man hurt
By Andrea Misko
Beacon Journal staff writer
A 31-year-old Rootstown man who promoted daring motorcycle riding died on his birthday yesterday while riding his sport bike on state Route 8.
Ivan L. Horner III was riding north on Route 8, just beyond the central interchange, about 4:20 p.m. when his bike struck the rear left corner of a pickup truck, ejecting him from the motorcycle, according to Akron police.
The bike following him, driven by Laterrill Greenwood, 30, of Akron, then went out of control after police believe it ran over Horner. Greenwood also was ejected from his bike, which slid down the highway, according to the police traffic bureau.
Horner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Greenwood was taken to Akron City Hospital, where he was listed in satisfactory condition last night, according the hospital information desk.
Police said no other motorcycles appeared to be in the vicinity of the accident. However, Akron Fire Department officials said witnesses reported seeing dozens of bikes moving at high speeds on the highway.
One witness, a truck driver who stopped at the scene, said he saw dozens of southbound motorcycles slowing down at the scene of the accident and then speeding off. He said he believes they were traveling north with the victims and turned around after the accident.
The truck driver, Dave Mayfield of Akron, said he covered Horner's body at the scene. He said Horner was wearing riding boots and a helmet.
Police say Horner had his own Web site that promoted what's called extreme motorcycling. The mission of the Web site is ``to provide a place for all Extreme `anythings' to show the world what they can do,'' with the focus being on motorcycling.
The Web site features photos and video of bikers doing daring stunts, including wheelies, and standing on the seat of their bikes and riding with no hands. Most of the stunts appear to be done on highways.
Debris from yesterday's accident was scattered all over the highway, police said. Traffic on Route 8 north and south, as well as Interstate 77, was backed up for more than an hour.
An autopsy on Horner is scheduled for today, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office.
Police said no one was cited in the crash, which remains under investigation.
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Andrea Misko can be reached at 330-996-3737 or amisko@thebeaconjournal.com Submitted on 02/25/02
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Akron Beacon Journal 2/25/02
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