OFFICIALS: Wis. Woman's Death Caused by Wild Turkey Flying Across Road
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Posted: 4:21 AM Jul 22, 2008
OFFICIALS: Wis. Woman's Death Caused by Wild Turkey Flying Across Road
A 32-year-old Trempealeau woman is dead after a motorcycle accident this weekend caused by a turkey flying across the road.
Reporter: Associated Press
Email Address: news@wsaw.com
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WHITEHALL, Wis. (AP) -- A 32-year-old Trempealeau woman is dead after a motorcycle accident this weekend caused by a turkey flying across the road.

The turkey struck the motorcycle windshield of the bike driven by 32-year-old Travis Ritter with Kellie Ritter riding with him on Saturday.

Authorities say that Ritter lost control of the motorcycle and crashed, ejecting the Ritters.

Kellie Ritter died on Sunday from injuries sustained in the accident.

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