CARLSON, Lori Kay 1967 - 1985

CARLSON, MCKEE, PAYNE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, March 1, 1985
Front Page, Columns 5 and 6

Teen 'critical' after motorcycle accident

A Fairfield teenager was listed in critical condition at noon today at University Hospitals in Iowa City following a car-motorcycle accident at 3:57 p.m. Monday on West Taylor Avenue.

Lori Kay CARLSON, 18, of 901 W. Taylor Ave., was transferred to Iowa City by air care helicopter Monday evening after being transported by ground ambulance to Jefferson County Hospital.

The investigating officer said Miss CARLSON was a passenger on a motorcycle and was thrown approximately 35 feet onto street pavement and curbing.

The officer said Miss CARLSON, who wasn't wearing a helmet, suffered a skull fracture. She was bleeding and unconscious at the scene.

The driver of the 1983 Yamaha, Brian B. Beebe, 17, Route 2, also was thrown from the cycle. The policeman said he suffered a broken ankle. Beebe was transported to the hospital by ambulance then treated and released.

The policeman said the eastbound cycle collided with a westbound 1977 Buick driven by Amy C. Lauritsen, 16, Route 2. The car was attempting to turn into a driveway at 714 W. Taylor Ave., at the time the officer said.

Fairfield firemen were called to the scene at 4:17 p.m. to wash down gasoline that had spilled onto the street.

There was extensive damage to the motorcycle, which is registered to Rodger Kelley, Route 4, and $2,000 damage to the car.

The accident remains under investigation.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Ledger"
Saturday, March 2, 1985
Page 6, Columns 5 and 6

Lori CARLSON, 17, dies from motorcycle accident injuries

Lori Kay CARLSON, 17, of 901 W. Taylor died at 4:50 p.m. Friday at University Hospitals in Iowa City following a car-motorcycle accident at 3:57 p.m. Thursday on West Taylor Avenue.

The daughter of Jack and Margaret McKEE CARLSON, Lori was born March 3, 1967 in Fairfield. She was a senior at Fairfield High School and had worked at Super Spud Restaurant for the past year and a half.

Lori was active in the Jefferson County Saddle Club and her hobbies included art, music and restoring her 1977 black Camaro.

She is survived by her parents, Jack and Margaret CARLSON, 901 W. Taylor; one brother, Michael, and one sister, Sheryl PAYNE, both of Fairfield; one niece, Jessica Jo PAYNE; and one nephew, Casey Jack CARLSON, also of Fairfield.

Funeral services for Lori Kay CARLSON will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clair Odell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the art department at Fairfield High School or First United Methodist Church.

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Note: Buried in Lot 4th.034; she shares a gravestone with her parents.