1BIGDogg Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I went to my local bike shop today "Freedom Cycle" and heard about this accident. The young man who perished is the owners son-in-law and rode daily. From what I heard he was about 45 minutes behind his wife and sister-in-law and had this accident. The tree had fallen between them passing this spot and when he went around the curve. Please pray for his wife and 10 month old child when you have a spare minute Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash Tree limb in road blamed for accidental death. By ALICIA GALLEGOS and DARLA HERNANDEZ Tribune Staff Writer and WSBT-TV Reporter Derda Family members say Jerrad Derda was a responsible young man and a dedicated soldier who spent nine months serving overseas with pride. But a freak accident late Wednesday took the Lakeville resident's life without warning. The 24-year-old was killed in a motorcycle accident after he crashed through large tree branches sprawled in the road, St. Joseph County police said. Derda was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release. County police were called to the 67000 block of Lake Trail shortly after 10:15 p.m. They found Derda lying in the road. Police believe he was traveling east on Lake Trail when he drove through the branches of a large tree limb in the road. The man died from massive head trauma, said Rex Rakow, St. Joseph County deputy county coroner. His death has been ruled an accident. There were no other cars involved in the crash, and it was unclear how the branches got in the road, police said. Neighbors said the street is curvy and extremely dark. Some believed the tree limb Derda hit must have fallen that evening. The victim's father, Jeff Derda, said his son was in the Navy and had spent nine months in Iraq. He was working as a welder in Nappanee. "I'll continue to be very proud of him and his service to his country and to protect our country," Derda said. His son leaves behind a wife and 10-month-old daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stu Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Sad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSHIVE Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 THAT'S BAD NEWS DOG. JUDI AND I SEND OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS FOR THE FAMILY..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 That really Sux... Sorry to hear of this... Junior!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefin Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Damn Dog... I hate bad news The Chiefins will bow our heads for the Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird77clone Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I pray he had good insurance. Poor lady. Hope she pulls through. At least he went quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Friend Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ditto Mike. Tough break for everyone involved. Hope the family pulls together through this. Our condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Dancer Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Don and I send them our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugdbdt Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Thoughts from SoCal... Thanks, Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Indian Rider Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 NY Sends a prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I pray he had good insurance. Poor lady. Hope she pulls through. At least he went quick. Lets hope he's in a better place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Prayers from San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthgoddes2 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Thoughts and prayers are with her and their daughter from addison,illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badcad Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyman Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Man Thats sad. And my 24 yr old niece is taking her safty course this week. Now I'm real scared. You have my thoughts and prayers. Rev. Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyleigh64@yahoo.com Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Terrible loss..... Praying in Raytown and Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2K INDN Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Condolences to the family and all who knew him from Orange County, CA Hey 1BIGDogg, Is there a way that these responses be printed out & given to the family via "Freedom Cycle"? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 My most sincere condolences. That's a terrible thing to happen. My prayers are for the family. campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Sorry to hear the news! My best to the family! Royce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Cheef Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOE Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 prayers from ky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Always sad when you hear something like this...prayers of healing for the family going out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 You can add prayers from Missouri City, TX, to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caronti Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Smoke signals being sent during this time of sorrow...Catfish...Chi-town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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