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Motorcyclist in Oct. 18 Marple crash dies – Delco Times
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Motorcyclist in Oct. 18 Marple crash dies – Delco Times

A motorcyclist who he was seriously injured died in an accident on October 18.

Marple Township Police Chief Brandon Graeff said his department has not yet received official confirmation.

However, Graeff said he saw an obituary for Ryan Wagman, 20, who was the young man who had been involved in the accident who said he died of injuries from an accident.

The obit says Wagman died Oct. 28 at Jefferson Hospital, so it would be the responsibility of the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office to notify police jurisdiction.

The crash happened outside the Bank of America at 1980 S. Sproul Road in Marple around 9:45 p.m., when his motorcycle collided with a four-wheeler heading north.

There were no other injuries.

Graeff said the juvenile driving the vehicle was making a left turn into the bank parking lot. The driver and a minor passenger reported seeing the motorcycle, but said it was at a light to enter Lawrence Park Mall when they started the turn.

A witness said he was stopped at that light heading south, Graeff said. The witness said the motorcycle “passed” on their right at a high rate of speed just as the light turned green, the chief said.

Graeff said the motorcyclist was riding in a pack but got so far ahead of the other motorcyclists that they didn’t see the collision.

After the accident, Wagman was rushed to Lankenau Medical Center, then transported to Jefferson Hospital.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Wagman, who is a 2022 graduate of Marple Newtown High School.

His obituary stated that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to the funeral services may do so by calling the funeral home directly at 610-583-2727 or by clicking the donation link.