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Family of motorcyclist killed in San Francisco has message for motorists
SAN FRANCISCO – The spouse and fogeys of the motorcyclist killed on his method to work in San Francisco shared their story in hopes of saving lives. They warned motorists to be further cautious.
They stated they do not need different households to expertise the ache they’re dealing with proper now.
“Simply not having my associate my greatest pal, the one I make choices with. The one to assist me with them (the couple’s youngsters). Who’s going to go to the physician with me? stated Brittany Rawson.
She is mourning the sudden lack of her husband Andrew, the daddy of their youngsters, in a site visitors accident.
“Understanding that they do not get to develop with their dad. He would not see them develop,” stated Rawson.
Photograph of motorcyclist, Andrew Rawson, killed Dec. 7 in SF.
On December 7, shortly earlier than 9:30 a.m., relations stated Andrew was using his motorbike from his dwelling in Palo Alto to work in San Francisco.
Relations stated the motive force of a car crashed into Andrew on the intersection of Cesar Chavez and South Van Ness. He died on the scene.
Police stated the reason for the crash is beneath investigation. No medicine or alcohol had been concerned.
The household stated they do not blame the motive force who suffered non-life threatening accidents.
“It is an unlucky accident however look out for bikes,” stated Andrew’s father Scott Rawson. “Open your eyes. Put down your telephones. Listen.”
The motorcyle fanatic labored as a gross sales supervisor for Harley Davidson.
His mother and father stated Rawson’s life revolved round bikes, however his household was his precedence and fervour.
His 4 youngsters vary in age from one to seven. His oldest baby Hagen wished to discuss his father. The seven-year-old stated his father liked using bikes.
The household plans to work with lawmakers to make security enhancements at that intersection and elsewhere within the metropolis.
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“We will combat and alter issues for him,” stated spouse Brittany Rawson,”I need everyone to be protected and cautious.”
“From a mom’s viewpoint, please look in your rearview mirror. Please take that further time for the bicycles, for the bikes,” stated Andrew’s mom Amy Launiuvao.
The household has a gofundme to assist elevate cash for funeral bills. They’re planning a final experience in reminiscence of Rawson to be held in March. They stated everybody within the motorbike group is invited.
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