Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

BECKER, TEETER, PETERS

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 1/6/2022 at 10:53:31

Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Gregory Paul Becker, 26, of Keosauqua was killed early Sunday morning when he was thrown from a motorcycle on Iowa Highway 1, just south of the Keosauqua city limits.

The motorcycle was driven by Ned Teeter, 26, of Keosauqua, who was listed in stable condition on Monday. Teeter has abrasions and contusions, a lower back injury, and a concussion.

Becker was pronounced dead at the scene by assistant Van Buren County medical examiner Dr. K. Furumoto.

The motorcycle was south-bound at 2:15 a.m. when the driver apparently lost control, according to authorities. The cycle crossed into the northbound lane, before going into a ditch. Both men were thrown off when the cycle went into a ditch, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff's office.

Becker struck a tree and died of massive head injuries. Neither man was wearing a helmet.

Teeter has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, in Van Buren County magistrate court. The accident remains under investigation.
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Keosauqua man killed in motorcycle accident

KEOSAUQUA - Gregory Paul Becker, 26, Keosauqua, was killed early Sunday when he was thrown from a motorcycle on Iowa Highway 1, just south of the Keosauqua city limits. See obituary on page 12.

The motorcycle was driven by Ned Peters, 26, Keosauqua, who was listed in stable condition at Van Buren County Memorial Hospital. Becker was pronounced dead at the scene by Assistant Van Buren County Medical Examiner Dr. Kiyoshi Furumoto.

Authorities said the motorcycle was southbound at 2:15 a.m. when it went out of control, crossed the center line and went off into the ditch. Both men were thrown from the cycle and Becker's head struck a tree. Neither man was wearing a helmet.

Peters has been charged with Operating While Intoxicated by the Iowa Highway Patrol.

Source: "Scrapbook 1981 - 1985", Pg. 200,
Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, Van Buren Co., IA

(Caption under picture: Pictured above is the Suzuki 750 cycle which was involved in a highway fatality early Sunday.)

Source: "Scrapbook 1981 - 1985", Pg. 200,
Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, Van Buren Co., IA