Queen Creek man killed in Gilbert collision
June 30th, 2008, 6:28 am · 5 Comments · posted by John Leptich
Terry Tipton of Queen Creek was killed early Monday morning when his motorcycyle was hit by a Chevy S10 pickup truck that was traveling southbound on Higley Road near Pecos Road in Gilbert.
Tyler Lent, 18, of Mesa turned left in front of the motorcycle driven by Tipton, 54, who was traveling northbound, police said.
Gilbert police said they don’t believe alcohol or speed was involved in the collision, which occurred about 4 a.m.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Terry was my Uncle. Although I have not seen him for years, I am saddened by this. The Tipton Family had just buried Terry’s Youngest Brother 2 days b4 this. It is so hard to swallow the loss and tragedy that everyine involved must be suffering.
I love you UNCLE, even though I don’t even know you that well. I am sorry that we never had the chance to know each other and I wish my last moment with you was not this way.
I love you and I hope you are in Peace =)
July 24th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Terry is also my uncle and I did know him; he was a wonderful men and uncle he had many friends and co-workers who had many wonderful and beutiful things to say about him. If you would of gotten the chance to meet terry you would of never forgotten him because once you was in his life you were always in his life. The one thing I regret was not spending enough time with my uncle, because he not only was my uncle but my brother more so then my uncle. He is missed by all of his brothers and sisters alot. I got the news from his ex wife and i was grieving over my other uncle who i had spent some time but losing both of them in such a short time has helped me know that time is short and you will never know when the next friend or brother,sister, mom, uncle will no longer be here. It is my hope that if you have someone out there that you love and care for and you have not spent time with them then you try your hardest and reconnect with them. Because one day they will be gone and you will not get that chance ever again.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:00 am
FROM TERRYS BIG SISTER LINDA,
I HAVE NEVER SWWN MY BROTHER UNTIL THE DAY WE BURRIERD MY BABY BROTHER, JUNE 22.2008.. I WANTED TO TOUCH AND TELL HIM I LOVE HIN… BUT THAT WILL NEVER BE NOW THAT MY BROTHER HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY FRM ME….. I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF ANGE BECAUSE TWO GREAT MEN HAVE BEEN RIPPED FROM THEIR FAMILIES… MY MOTHER IS VERY ILL AND NOW SHE LOOSES TWO SWONS IN A MATTER OF DAYS.. I JUST HOPE THE ONE WHO TOOK MY BROTHERS LIFE KNOWS HE TOOOK A MAN WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO NEEDED MORE TIME WITH HIM…
TERRY’S SISTER LINDA
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Linda,
I can’t imagine how angry and sad you must be. However, I don’t think it’s fair to blame or point fingers when this accident was exactly that…an accident. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in this and I’m sure the 18 year old man who was involved feels enough guilt and sadness of his own without your naive remarks towards him. I hope you and your family find the peace that you need during this time and I’m so sorry for your loss.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
JASON M.
YOU HAVE NO IDEAL HOPW I FEEL I AM NOT POINTING FINGERS, IT’S JUST THIS WHOLE YHING HAS BEEN A GREAT MORE THAN I CAN IMAGAINE SOMETIMES. I HAVE LOST BOTH OF MY BROTHERS AND I AM VERY SAD. I FEEL SORRY FOR THAT KID THAT HAS TO DEAL WITH THIS THE REST OF HIS LIFE, BUT STILL IT DOES NOT TAKE THE PAIN AWAY I FEEL I HAVE LOST TWO GREAT BROTHERS, I’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO HOLD ARE FEEL THEIR PRESENCE AGAIN, AL I CAN ASK IS WHY I HAD TO LOOSE TWO BROTHER WITH FAMILIES THAT LOVED THEM AND NEEDED THEM SO MUCH IN THEIR LIFE’S. RHEIR KIDS , GRANDKIDS CAN’T EVEN IMAGAINE LIFE WITHOUT THEM, THATS WHAT I THINK ABOUT. THEY WERE LOVED SO MUCH. THEIR MOTHER HAS SUFFERED SO VERY MUCCH AND HAD ALMOST LOST HER LIFE IN A ACCIDENT EVEN BEFORE MY BABY BROTHER DIED OF CANCER. SNE DID NOT DESERVE TO LOSE TWO SONS, NOT NOW. SHE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME MOTHER THAT I ONCE KNEW, EVEN MY DAD, WILL NOT BE THE SAME. WE LOVED THE BOTH OF THEM. TERRY WAS STILL GREIVING OVER HIS BABY BROTHER YHAT DIED TWO DAYS BEFORE HE GOT KILLED’
WE ALL NEED HIM WITH US NOW THAT WE DO NOT HAVE EITHER, WE FILL A VOID THAT NOBODY CAN EVER FILL. YES I AM ANGARY, I AM HUT AND IN PAIN, I HAVE LOST TWO BROTHERS WITHIN A MATTER OF TWO DAYS. I AM NOT POINTING FINGERS JUST WANTING PEOPLE TO KNOW HOW MUCH PAIN MY FAMILY HAVE SUFFERED BECAUSE OF ALL THIS.
LINDA