Brandon Booher Obituary, Death – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in Chippewa Township after running a red light and colliding with another vehicle, police reported. The deadly crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Route 51 near the Chippewa Towne Center. According to police records, the motorcyclist, identified as Brandon Booher, had been traveling at high speeds before entering the intersection against a red light. His motorcycle struck a Toyota Yaris that was exiting the shopping center.
Emergency responders arrived quickly, but Booher was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the Toyota Yaris survived the crash and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released further details on the extent of their injuries.
Eyewitnesses described the crash as both shocking and heartbreaking. One witness, Lyndsay Krut, who was in Beaver County for a sporting event, said she had noticed Booher before the collision. She recorded a video of him riding his motorcycle just moments earlier.
“I heard a motorcycle revving, like going really fast, then I heard police sirens,” Krut recalled. “I stopped, waited and listened. He flew past the whole intersection and crashed as soon as we got the green light and the car in front of me started to go. It was crazy, it was insane.”
The impact left Constitution Boulevard littered with wreckage. Shards of metal, broken glass, and twisted motorcycle parts were scattered across the roadway, showing the force of the crash. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.
The sudden loss of Booher has left the community reflecting on the dangers of reckless driving, particularly involving motorcycles. While some acknowledged the tragedy of a young life cut short, they also emphasized the importance of safer driving habits. “It’s really sad. I’m sorry he lost his life, but I know there needs to be a little bit less reckless driving around, especially on motorcycles around this time of year,” Krut added. “Not blaming him or anything, but it could’ve been prevented, I feel.”
Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash. They are reviewing evidence and witness accounts to determine the full sequence of events leading up to the deadly collision. Police have not said whether alcohol, distraction, or other factors may have contributed.
The crash underscores the risks faced by motorcyclists, who are far more vulnerable than drivers in enclosed vehicles. Police and safety officials often warn that high speeds and risky maneuvers can turn deadly in an instant. Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s events provided a devastating example of those dangers.
For now, the community mourns the loss of 19-year-old Brandon Booher, while the driver of the Toyota recovers in the hospital. Authorities hope the tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of obeying traffic signals and driving responsibly.
The investigation remains ongoing, but officials stressed that the crash was both sudden and preventable, leaving behind a scene of devastation and a family grieving the loss of a young life.
