Virginia Beach man killed in motorcycle wreck on U.S. 460 in Campbell County
Submitted photo by Karen Hearn
Smoke billows from the motorcycle riden by Kenneth Leroy Plopper, 61, of Virginia Beach on Sunday morning. Plopper was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck on U.S. 460 in Campbell County.
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By Annie McCallum
Published: October 12, 2008
A 61-year-old Virginia Beach man died Sunday morning when his motorcycle crossed over a median on U.S. 460 and hit another vehicle, Virginia State Police said.
Trooper Brad Crews said Kenneth Leroy Plopper was traveling eastbound on U.S. 460 in Campbell County when he crossed over the median and hit a Ford Escape traveling west on U.S. 460 head on.
Plopper died at the scene and his wife, Mary Lou Plopper, 61, was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital by MedFlight and is in critical condition, Crews said.
The accident happened just before 11 a.m. near Turkey Foot Road. Crews said the couple was with a group of bikers when the accident occurred. Plopper’s motorcycle, which ended up on the side of the road, caught fire. Crews could not confirm what caused Plopper to cross the median.
Crews said there were four passengers in the Escape. They were all taken to Lynchburg General Hospital with minor injuries and have been released.
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Posted by ( AlaynaTheron ) on October 18, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Hello, This Is Theron And Alayna Plopper We Are The Son and Daughter In Law. We Would Like To Express Our Sincere Thanks And Appreciation For Everyone Who Has Helped Us. We Would Also Like To Meet With The People Who Were In The Accident With Ken And Mary Lou. My Email Is Alayna21@msn.com And Our Phone Number Is 509 869 9186… We Also Have A Website Set Up For Mary Lous Progress http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marylouplopper Please Feel Free To Check It. Many Thanks Again!
Sincerely and With All Our Love
Alayna and Theron Plopper
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Posted by ( govtbkrldy ) on October 17, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Recd an email from CMA that Mary Lou has had several surgeries involving her stomach and intestines, they will take care of that and then address her orthopedic issues. Please keep Mary Lou and her family in your thoughts and prayers
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Posted by ( IronCowgirl ) on October 16, 2008 at 1:21 am
With deep sadness for a fellow biker our prayers are with the family.
My husband and I are avid bikers and have been riding for more than 30 yrs. each. It saddens us to see something as such..
with deepest sympathy
Linda and Ray Ramsey
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Posted by ( kitkat1984 ) on October 15, 2008 at 7:55 am
I am a Member of Christian Motorcycle Association Wings of Eagle Chapter. Ken and Mary Lou came to our meeting quite often and we work with thier chapter “Beacons” quote a bit. Keep me updated on the situation. my e-mail is Katrina.Barnes@med.navy.mil so I can keep our chapter updated. we are all praying for her.
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Posted by ( govtbkrldy ) on October 14, 2008 at 8:54 pm
For the mother of the children. They are riders with the Gold Wing Road Riders Club and also with Christian Motorcycle Association. Mary Lou’s family is on the west coast but her son is with her at the Lynchburg hospital.
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Posted by ( megangraves ) on October 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I am the mother of the two children that were in the SUV in this accident. I first would like to say how truely blessed my family feels and thankful that no one in the car was hurt. We are however very saddened by the tragic death of Kenneth Plopper. I want to get intouch with the family to express our sympathy but do not have any information. If someone can share more information with me it would be greatly appreciated. We continue to pray for Mrs.Plopper.
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Posted by ( Cindy ) on October 14, 2008 at 11:10 am
From a local news channel’s website, it states “Police do not think speed or alcohol were factors in this accident. They say illness may have caused Plopper to cross the median and hit the SUV. They’re still trying to figure out how he died.“
My fiance and I saw the accident just after it happened & couldn’t figure out how they hit head on. I’m terribly sorry about your loss! Please keep us posted on Mary Lou Plopper and her condition.
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Posted by ( kitkat1984 ) on October 14, 2008 at 8:00 am
The Ploppers are good friends of mine. I am trying to understand what happend. Ken was ALWAYS a safe rider. and Mary Lou was just a sweetheart. They will be greatly missed!
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Posted by ( Cindy ) on October 13, 2008 at 10:49 am
If anyone saw how this gentleman crossed the highway, please share. I love to ride and just couldn’t figure out how this accident the two hit head-on.
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