LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas man killed on his technique to work, marks the second motorbike dying in per week in Clark County.
Household and pals recognized Jordon Dodder, 37, because the motorcyclist in Wednesday morning’s crash.
“People need to wake up, pay attention to the roads, to the signs,” Jennifer Breeden, a pal, mentioned.
Dodder was described as a tremendous father, a loyal associate, and a proud veteran. The 37-year-old’s life was tragically lower quick when he was killed by a automotive that police mentioned ran a cease signal.
“Not well at all,” Kathleen Brown mentioned of how her sister was doing. “He was her person. He completed her. They were perfect together.”
Brown flew into Las Vegas to help her sister Kelly and her 4 nieces and nephews throughout this tragic time.
Household and pals recognized Jordon Dodder, 37, because the motorcyclist in Wednesday morning’s crash. (KLAS)
“She was packing their lunches and getting ready, and she got a phone call from someone that he works with that drove past the accident site, and he said he thought it was Jordon’s bike,” Brown mentioned.
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Officers responded Wednesday at round 5:30 a.m. to a crash on Russell and Lindell roads.
In keeping with the Las Vegas Metro Police Division, Dodder was driving his 2013 Harley Davidson west on Russell Highway when a automotive hit him on the intersection of Lindell Highway.
Police mentioned the automotive didn’t cease on the cease signal and the motive force of that car reportedly did not present indicators of impairment.
Breeden and Jasmine Roofe began a GoFundMe for Kelly Dodder. They have been pals together with her for about 30 years.
“When you’re behind the wheel, that is such a massive weapon, that people don’t realize can just take your life like that,” Breeden mentioned.
Kelly Dodder teaches at Mannion Center Faculty and was awarded Educator of the 12 months for CCSD 10 years in the past. To their pals, each Kelly and Jordon had been devoted to one another.
“You can tell by how much they loved each other – they were really and really in love,” Jasmine Roofe mentioned of her pals.
It’s unclear for the time being if the motive force who hit Jordon Dodder will face costs.
There have been 52 deadly crashes within the Las Vegas Metro Police Division’s jurisdiction thus far this yr. At this identical time final yr, there have been 48 fatalities.
