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August 31, 2010

Two dead in motorcyle crashes

Two were killed in motorcycle accidents over the weekend.

A Salina man died following a crash Saturday night.

The accident occurred two miles south of Langley on Highway 82 between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to a report

by Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Idess Wayne Scroggins, 32, failed to negotiate a curve, said OHP Trooper Charles Smith, who investigated the wreck.

Scroggins was not located until approximately 3:25 p.m. on Sunday. His motorcycle had run off the right side of the road and down an embankment. The Honda struck a tree, ejecting Scroggins.

He was dead on scene from massive injuries.

Scroggins was not wearing a helmet.

A Tulsa motorcycle crash killed the grandson of a local dance teacher.

Dustin Walling, 23, was traveling at a high rate of speed near the intersection of Garnett Road and 21st Street.

Walling’s bike struck a pickup truck that was pulling out of a fast food restaurant at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, said a report by The Associated Press.

When officers arrived on scene, the motorcycle was on fire. Walling, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was the grandson of Ms. Jimmie McCollough of Ms. Jimmie’s School of Dance.

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