Accused hit-and-run driver charged in death of Copperas Cove motorcyclist: Texas DPS
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - Investigators with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety on Tuesday announced the arrest of Russell Allan Meier, 86, of Copperas Cove, in the hit-and-run death of a motorcyclist.
Benny Ray Manning, 63, of Copperas Cove, was fatally struck at about 5 p.m. on Dec. 26 at Bea Powell Road and Grimes Crossing, DPS said.
A passerby located Manning off the roadway along with a heavily-damaged motorcycle.
Troopers reportedly discovered evidence indicating the motorcycle may have been struck by another vehicle, causing the crash.
No other vehicles were present at the scene, and no reports of a vehicle striking a motorcycle were received by emergency services, DPS said.
Manning was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace John Guinn.
Meier was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Stop and Render Aid – Collision Involving Death.
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