Police say a central Iowa teenager died in a fiery crash on an interstate ramp in West Des Moines.
Police say 16-year-old Bryant Lashier, of Waukee, was killed when his car veered off a ramp from westbound Interstate 235 to northbound I-35 about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. His car hit a support pillar under a bridge and burst into flames.
Lashier was the only one in the car. He died at the scene.
Police say the overpass was closed temporarily so transportation officials could inspect the bridge.
The accident remains under investigation.
Obituary-
Bryant Lashier, 16, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
Bryant was born July 18, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Waukee for the past nine years. He was active in St. Boniface and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryant was a member of the Waukee Football team and the Waukee Track and Field team. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, playing video games, watching movies and listening to music. Bryant had a quick wit, huge smile and was always the first to give a hug.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Chris and Christin (Burkhiser) Lashier, his siblings, Courtney Lashier and Nick Lashier, all of Waukee; his grandparents, Vivian Lashier of Shenandoah, John Burkhiser of Farragut and Barbara (Tom) Miller of Farragut; his great-grandfather, Kenneth Livingston of Farragut as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Neil Lashier.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 pm Thursday, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm. Memorials given to the family will be directed to the Waukee football program.
As Bryant would always say, "Love ya"
Police say 16-year-old Bryant Lashier, of Waukee, was killed when his car veered off a ramp from westbound Interstate 235 to northbound I-35 about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. His car hit a support pillar under a bridge and burst into flames.
Lashier was the only one in the car. He died at the scene.
Police say the overpass was closed temporarily so transportation officials could inspect the bridge.
The accident remains under investigation.
Obituary-
Bryant Lashier, 16, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
Bryant was born July 18, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Waukee for the past nine years. He was active in St. Boniface and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryant was a member of the Waukee Football team and the Waukee Track and Field team. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, playing video games, watching movies and listening to music. Bryant had a quick wit, huge smile and was always the first to give a hug.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Chris and Christin (Burkhiser) Lashier, his siblings, Courtney Lashier and Nick Lashier, all of Waukee; his grandparents, Vivian Lashier of Shenandoah, John Burkhiser of Farragut and Barbara (Tom) Miller of Farragut; his great-grandfather, Kenneth Livingston of Farragut as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Neil Lashier.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 pm Thursday, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm. Memorials given to the family will be directed to the Waukee football program.
As Bryant would always say, "Love ya"
Police say a central Iowa teenager died in a fiery crash on an interstate ramp in West Des Moines.
Police say 16-year-old Bryant Lashier, of Waukee, was killed when his car veered off a ramp from westbound Interstate 235 to northbound I-35 about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. His car hit a support pillar under a bridge and burst into flames.
Lashier was the only one in the car. He died at the scene.
Police say the overpass was closed temporarily so transportation officials could inspect the bridge.
The accident remains under investigation.
Obituary-
Bryant Lashier, 16, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
Bryant was born July 18, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Waukee for the past nine years. He was active in St. Boniface and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryant was a member of the Waukee Football team and the Waukee Track and Field team. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, playing video games, watching movies and listening to music. Bryant had a quick wit, huge smile and was always the first to give a hug.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Chris and Christin (Burkhiser) Lashier, his siblings, Courtney Lashier and Nick Lashier, all of Waukee; his grandparents, Vivian Lashier of Shenandoah, John Burkhiser of Farragut and Barbara (Tom) Miller of Farragut; his great-grandfather, Kenneth Livingston of Farragut as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Neil Lashier.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 pm Thursday, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm. Memorials given to the family will be directed to the Waukee football program.
As Bryant would always say, "Love ya"
Police say 16-year-old Bryant Lashier, of Waukee, was killed when his car veered off a ramp from westbound Interstate 235 to northbound I-35 about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. His car hit a support pillar under a bridge and burst into flames.
Lashier was the only one in the car. He died at the scene.
Police say the overpass was closed temporarily so transportation officials could inspect the bridge.
The accident remains under investigation.
Obituary-
Bryant Lashier, 16, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
Bryant was born July 18, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Waukee for the past nine years. He was active in St. Boniface and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryant was a member of the Waukee Football team and the Waukee Track and Field team. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, playing video games, watching movies and listening to music. Bryant had a quick wit, huge smile and was always the first to give a hug.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Chris and Christin (Burkhiser) Lashier, his siblings, Courtney Lashier and Nick Lashier, all of Waukee; his grandparents, Vivian Lashier of Shenandoah, John Burkhiser of Farragut and Barbara (Tom) Miller of Farragut; his great-grandfather, Kenneth Livingston of Farragut as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Neil Lashier.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 pm Thursday, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm. Memorials given to the family will be directed to the Waukee football program.
As Bryant would always say, "Love ya"
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