'He Was My Superman': Family Mourns Son Killed In Tulsa Motorcycle Crash

Dustin Vance, 28, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sept. 14 after a confrontation with a driver. His father believes it was murder and is seeking justice, while Vance's young son mourns the loss of his father.

Monday, September 30th 2024, 5:05 pm

By: Eden Jones


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28-year-old Dustin Vance and two friends were riding motorcycles along Riverside Drive around midnight on Sept. 14 when they had a confrontation with the driver of a Honda Civic.

A friend riding with Vance captured video of the incident on a camera attached to his motorcycle.

“Get out and do something,” one of the motorcyclists said. “Get out of my f***ing way,” the driver replied.

The back-and-forth continued onto Interstate 44, Vance sped up to get in front of the car and then slowed down. The driver of the Honda hit Vance’s motorcycle, sending him over the railing. The driver of the car did not stop, and Vance was killed.

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says no arrest has been made. Vance’s father, Jeff, is frustrated that no one has been arrested, as he does not believe this was an accident.

“In my opinion, my son was murdered,” Jeff said.

He says his son meant a lot to many people.

“He was fun-loving, full of life, and he was smart … and he was my Superman,” Jeff said.

Vance was the father of a 6-year-old boy, who now has to live without his favorite person.

“I don’t know what to tell him; I just continue to reaffirm that his daddy loved him and that his daddy knew that he loved him,” Jeff said.

Jeff says they are hoping for a thorough investigation of the incident.

“I just want to know that they are doing right by my son,” he said.

While they wait for what’s next, the family is committed to honoring Dustin’s memory.

“His memory stays alive because his mini-me is left behind,” Jeff said.

The OHP says they are investigating the crash, and there is no timetable for the investigation.

To view the family's GoFundMe, click here. Fundraiser by Taylor Boelman: Help Dustin Vance's Family in Their Time of Need (gofundme.com) 


Eden Jones

Eden Jones started as a Multimedia Journalist for News On 6 in June 2023. She came to Tulsa after graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Professional Media. 

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