January 10, 2009
Man dies in motorcyle accident

ST. PETERSBURG - A 46-year-old motorcyclist died after he crashed into a car that turned into his route on 16th Street N. late Friday night.

Richard Todd Shireman, of 7512 17th Lane N., died after hitting his head on the passenger door of a 2001 Honda driven by Kristen Ilse Niedung, 37. Shireman was not wearing a helmet, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Niedung was driving southbound on 16th Street N just before midnight when she tried to make a left onto 34th Avenue N. Another car, which was northbound on 16th Street N., was making a right turn onto 34th Avenue N. at the same time.

According to police, Niedung said she did not see the motorcycle, which was northbound on 16th Street N. and behind the other car. She proceeded to make her turn after the other car.

Shireman slid his motorcycle, a 2007 Honda, into the right side of Niedung's car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.


-Leonora LaPeter Anton
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Man dies in motorcyle accident