On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:25pm, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a motorcycle.

Officers arrived and located a two-vehicle crash. The 30-year-old male driver of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by medics. The male victim passed away from his injuries at the hospital.

Officers spoke with 23-year-old Katelyn Yeager, the driver of a black passenger car that was involved in the crash. Officers determined that the passenger car was traveling eastbound on Saratoga, made a left turn and turned in front of the motorcycle, which was traveling westbound on Saratoga. The motorcycle struck the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.

Officers determined that Yeager, who was at-fault for the accident, displayed signs of intoxication, and she was arrested for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. During the arrest, Yeager resisted officers and assaulted an officer and was additionally charged with resisting arrest and assault on a peace officer. After she was medically cleared at a local hospital, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.