A man who died when his motorcycle collided with a car in Tacoma on Sunday evening has been identified in by the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Andrew Bostwick, 21, of Tacoma, was killed near South 56th Street and South Cheyenne Street, according to a news release. He suffered multiple blunt-force injuries, and his death was ruled an accident.
The News Tribune reported that the collision was reported shortly after 6 p.m. and that the cause was unclear. Tacoma Police Department spokesperson Shelbie Boyd told The News Tribune on Friday that the police investigation is ongoing.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Bostwick’s family with funeral and memorial costs. The News Tribune reached out to the GoFundMe organizer, a friend of Bostwick’s family, but did not immediately hear back Friday evening.
“Andrew (Drew) was 21 years old and recently found a passion in the motorcycle world that he absolutely loved, so much that he enrolled in a motorcycle mechanics program in the fall,” the GoFundMe page said.
Bostwick graduated from Curtis High School in University Place and “was a four-year varsity letterman in golf,” his obituary said. “His passion for the game was matched by his dedication to inclusion — he was a committed partner in the Special Olympics Unified Sports program, where he earned a gold medal and numerous school awards for his contributions and compassion.
“Andrew’s warmth and generosity extended beyond the golf course. He had a gift for making others feel seen and valued, and his presence was a source of strength and joy to his family and friends.”
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