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Accident Victim Dies
A Central Texas man who was injured when an SUV struck his motorcycle died early Wednesday morning in a local hospital.
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(July 2, 2008)—Neil Olesen of Temple, who was seriously injured Tuesday night when an SUV struck the motorcycle he was riding, died early Wednesday morning at Scott & White Hospital, police said.
Olesen was riding his 2006 Honda motorcycle north around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 317 when the driver of a southbound Lexus SUV pulled into the northbound lane to pass another vehicle.
The Lexus, whose driver police identified as Harry Charles Pemberton of Morgan’s Point, struck the motorcycle.
Olesen was flown by helicopter to Scott & White with what police described as multiple serious injuries.
He died around 3 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
An autopsy was ordered.
Pemberton received minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by private vehicle.
He was treated and later released, police said.
No charges have been filed, police said, but the accident remains under investigation.
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Buddy...so sorry for your loss. And yet, you speak such beautiful words. Let us live each day with a heart of love and gratitude, and make sure that we make the most of every minute. I pray that your brother knew Jesus, and is there waiting for all of his family to greet them some day. God Bless....doc
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Neil's vibrant life & untimely death have left a great impact on so many people. Please don't let the desire for revenge or hatred of a stupid mistake cloud what Neil truly believed in. Love & forgiveness is how Neil lived his life. Our family, his friends, and I all know this through personal experience and witness. He is still us and always will be. I love you little brother and miss you more than words can ever say.
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Harry Pemberton received the following sentence: 6 months in jail, 10 years formal probation, 350 hours of community service (1/2 speaking to teens about the dangers of reckless driving), suspended license pendimg the completion of Driver's Education training, and a 2 year mandated curfew of being @ home from 8pm - 6am. I know this may seem like Harry is getting off easy, but this is what my parents requested. They & I believe that Neil would not want 2 lives destroyed over this tragedy. Harry did not purposely or maliciously mean to hurt Neil. It was a stupid mistake made on a stupid decision, made by a young man who would take it all back if he could. Neil's vibrant life & untimely death have made a great impact on so many people.
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