James “Tommy” McInnes – Sioux Falls, SD
N 43° 32.808 W 096° 42.863
14T E 684638 N 4824076
This white “ghost” bike is a grim reminder of how alert motorists need to be when bicyclists share the road in city traffic.
Waymark Code: WMBRYF
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2011
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This white “ghost” bike is a grim reminder of how alert motorists need to be when bicyclists share the road in city traffic. This bicycle is a memorial to James “Tommy” McInnes, age 23, a resident of Sioux Falls who was killed on May 9, 2011. Friends and fellow bicyclists placed this bike at the scene of the accident to commemorate his life and to remind drivers that operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have tragic consequences.
Age of victim: 23
Name of the victim: James "Tommy" McInnes
Date of the accident: 05/09/2011
Accident resulted in a fatality: yes
News Article Web Page: [Web Link]
Memorial Web Page: [Web Link]
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