By John Dobberstein, Editor
The friends and family of prominent Tulsa meteorologist Travis Meyer are in mourning after Meyer’s son was killed after crashing his motorcycle in south Tulsa.
Ashton Scott Meyer, 23, was the son of Travis and Susan Crow, and he “left this world far too soon,” his family said Friday in announcing funeral arrangements. “He was a true original — a lovable teddy bear of a man with a heart as big as the Oklahoma sky. He never met a stranger, and once you knew him you never forgot him.
“He had a gift for making people laugh, especially when giving his brother Crosby a hard time. His footsteps were never quiet — those “Fred Flintstone feet” could always be heard coming down the hall.”
Ashton’s family added he was the type that “lit up every room he entered — with his piercing blue eyes, golden blonde hair and a smile so full of life it could brighten even the darkest day.”
Ashton also had an adventurous spirit, “a lead foot, and a passion for speed, whether behind the wheel or chasing his next adrenaline rush.”
The Tulsa Police Department said Meyer was riding his motorcycle on E. 71st Street, just east of Yale Avenue, at 4:50 p.m. when the accident occurred. Witnesses said Meyer was riding the motorcycle recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, performing wheelies and speeding.
At some point while approaching Yale, Meyer laid the bike down on its side to avoid hitting a vehicle turning in front of him, police said.
The motorcycle crashed into one vehicle, causing the motorcycle’s gas tank to catch fire. Meyer was thrown from the motorcycle and under another vehicle. According to police, several callers reported the motorcycle was on fire and the rider was pinned under a vehicle.
Meyer was taken to the hospital and died a short time later. The drivers of the other two vehicles involved were not seriously injured.
Tulsa police said the investigation is ongoing as the department’s Advanced Traffic Investigators analyze evidence. At this time, no charges are anticipated in this case, police said.
A celebration of Ashton’s life will be held Friday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings in Bixby. Friends and family may leave condolences by visiting www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ashton Meyer, please visit Schaudt’s flower store.
Christie Sonya says
i am so sorry for your loss. ypu and your family hang in there and God be woth you and your family.
Jerrie Morales says
I am so sorry for the family.
holly watkins says
I’m so sorry for your loss, you are a wonderful man and I watch you everyday on channel 6. I know your son means a lot to you and your family. God be with you all and soon one day you will see him again.
Dee Felton says
I am so very sorry for the Meyer family’s loss. I relocated here from Chicago in 1994 and have watched Travis — and his forecasts — ever since; he’s like a distant family member. I will pray that God strengthen Ashton’s loved ones. God bless each of you.
Teresa says
I am so sorry for your loss in such an unexpected way. I understand, I lost my son from the Covid shot, unexpected also. It’s the worst of anything on earth. But we will see them in heaven where there is no sorrow and forever together.
Pam says
Richard and myself wanted to relay how very sorry to just now reading of your loved ones passing .. As you and your family walk this road without him here on earth, we pray God comforts your hearts and gives you strength to continue on .. Take time to gather as a family and talk about Austin’s’s life .. give yourself time to hug , laugh, cry and many times just the quite surrounding of those who knew and loved him the best..
🙏over your hearts !
Sunny Carrol (Been) Moreno says
Please accept my condolences. Gone too soon yet, never ever forgotten. The holidays deepen the pain of loss, I am so sorry to all of your family.
God bless