The search continues for a motorcyclist who was thrown into the Arkansas River after a crash on Highway 50 last week.
The Colorado State Patrol says the motorcyclist has not been found and is presumed dead.
On Thursday, June 22nd, a vehicle was traveling west on Highway 50 when the motorcycle hit the vehicle, ejecting the driver into the river. Search and rescue efforts began but no body has been recovered.
Colorado State Patrol said excessive speed was suspected as a cause of the crash. The incident, however, 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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