The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single motorcycle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred on Highway 165 in Custer County.
The rider of the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 165 at milepost 4. The motorcycle traveled down an embankment, ejecting the rider.
49-year-old Michael L. Van Winkle of Aurora was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol and drugs are not suspected as contributing factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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