Something that can be heard across the state, across the country, and even across the world. Look Out For Motorcycles is a project where I am focusing on photographing the locations of fatal motorcycle accidents where cars were at fault because they could not see the motorcyclist. On the road, motorcyclists are invisible to drivers, one bad move can end someone’s life. The images that represent these riders are of the location where they lost their life because of a choice made by someone else. Each image is accompanied by the obituary of the respective rider because it is all we have left of this person.
While shooting one of the locations, a homeowner came out and talked to me. She was someone who watched the accident. She showed me the location of where the body had landed as well as the location of where the bike went up in flames. Hearing from this bystander made the project so much more important to me because they told me about the reaction of the driver. The driver of the car was more worried about her knee than she was about the man dying on the sidewalk that she had hit. By turning left too soon, they caused someone to lose their life too soon.
Kharim Stevens, 30
Kharim A. Stephens, age 30, was unexpectedly taken from us on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Kharim was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 27, 1990. Kharim grew up in Queens, New York, where he ran track and graduated from Martin Van Buren High School. He moved to Rochester to attend Finger Lakes Community College, where he was a member of the track and soccer teams. Kharim came to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University and was a member of the 2012 Undefeated Buckeye Football Team. He graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs specializing in Urban Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
Kharim was impossible not to love. His bright smile, warmth, and vibrant personality made strangers into fast friends. Kharim was adventurous, fearless, and a fierce protector. He loved music, working on his car and motorcycle, cycling on local trails, hiking, travelling, debating, learning new things, giving advice, spending time with friends and family, and spoiling the cats and dogs who were his babies. Kharim would rescue animals from busy streets and stand up for a friend in any circumstance. Kharim was the embodiment of sunshine on Earth, and it was impossible not to glow in his presence. Kharim Anthony Stephens was, and forever will be, a King. It is impossible to express the tremendous loss felt by those who were fortunate enough to know him. Kharim will be deeply missed by his loving mother Janice Sutherland who was his most dedicated supporter; father Michael Stephens; step-father Mario Williams; sisters Julian Stephens and Tudy-Ann Stephens; niece Nya Reid; grandmother Polsie Dixon; his partner and soulmate Chelsea Gilmore; close cousins Tiffany McNab, Sinaya Sutherland, Terrell Sutherland, Cory White and Mackhail Harrison; goddaughters Lamyah Judkins, Addison Langston, and Emersyn Langston; godsons Owyn Langston and Ryken Langston, close friends Damion Beech, Julian Blair, Terry Judkins, Jocef Langston, Dearol Mair, Junior McLeod, Nkosi Mighty-Underwood, Dave Walters; dogs Coby and Olive; cats Freckles, Oscar, Grouch and Tiny; and many more loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. Kharim was preceded in death by his grandfather Silas Sutherland, and his mentor and coach Nelson Keyes
Catresa Lytle, 43
Catresa Renea Lytle, lovingly known as “Tresa”, suddenly slipped away from this life on Monday, September 2, 2013 and is now present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born February 12,1970 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and is the second child from the union of Carl & Catherine Browning.
Although a Mount Clemens, Michigan native, she relocated to Columbus, Ohio several years ago. Catresa was united in marriage to Thomas Lytle in 2007. She was a member of Rhema Christian Center in Columbus, where she was also baptized. She was a manager with Dental Works in Grove City, Ohio, where she was passionately devoted to her staff and patients. She was also employed by Anheuser Busch for a short period. She had a heart of gold and a true compassion for helping and meeting the needs of others.
Catresa absolutely loved being a mother to her children, a daughter to her parents, and a sister to her siblings. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially during the holidays. At every family gathering you could always count on Tresa’s comedic personality to bring joy and laughter.
Catresa graduated from Mount Clemens High School with the class of 1988. She continued her education at Baker College with the goal of achieving a degree in Business Management.
Tresa really enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and had a special bond with them that will always be remembered. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, ballroom dancing and just recently found it relaxing to catch the wind cruising on her motorcycle.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Mr. Thomas Lytle of 6 years; 2 loving children, Latesha Browning and Jevante Smith; her parents, Carl and Catherine Browning of Mount Clemens, Michigan; 2 sisters, Cynthia Owens Fullwood of Fraser, Michigan and Keisha Hughey (Brian) of Columbus, Ohio; 3 brothers, Carl Browning Jr. (Cortney), of Clinton Township, Michigan; Terrence Browning and Darrell Browning (Yolanda), of Kalamazoo, Michigan; 10 nieces, Laneice, Twanika, Keisha, Kanisha, Myeisha, Shamari, Darianna, Samantha, Kaelyn and Faith; 3 nephews, Carl III, Brandon and Josh and a host of great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Although a Mount Clemens, Michigan native, she relocated to Columbus, Ohio several years ago. Catresa was united in marriage to Thomas Lytle in 2007. She was a member of Rhema Christian Center in Columbus, where she was also baptized. She was a manager with Dental Works in Grove City, Ohio, where she was passionately devoted to her staff and patients. She was also employed by Anheuser Busch for a short period. She had a heart of gold and a true compassion for helping and meeting the needs of others.
Catresa absolutely loved being a mother to her children, a daughter to her parents, and a sister to her siblings. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially during the holidays. At every family gathering you could always count on Tresa’s comedic personality to bring joy and laughter.
Catresa graduated from Mount Clemens High School with the class of 1988. She continued her education at Baker College with the goal of achieving a degree in Business Management.
Tresa really enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and had a special bond with them that will always be remembered. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, ballroom dancing and just recently found it relaxing to catch the wind cruising on her motorcycle.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Mr. Thomas Lytle of 6 years; 2 loving children, Latesha Browning and Jevante Smith; her parents, Carl and Catherine Browning of Mount Clemens, Michigan; 2 sisters, Cynthia Owens Fullwood of Fraser, Michigan and Keisha Hughey (Brian) of Columbus, Ohio; 3 brothers, Carl Browning Jr. (Cortney), of Clinton Township, Michigan; Terrence Browning and Darrell Browning (Yolanda), of Kalamazoo, Michigan; 10 nieces, Laneice, Twanika, Keisha, Kanisha, Myeisha, Shamari, Darianna, Samantha, Kaelyn and Faith; 3 nephews, Carl III, Brandon and Josh and a host of great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Michael Bruce, 42
Michael Keith Bruce, age 42, formerly of Xenia, and currently of Columbus passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 4, 1975 in East Chicago, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father: Percy Jenkins, and his grandmother who raised him, Adele Rountree.
Mike is survived by mother: Laura Rountree Guy of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; brothers: Robert (Erika) Bruce of Ft. Wayne, IN; Ronnie (Benita) Guy of Indianapolis, IN; Lloyd (Keisha) Bruce of Hammond, IN; and Todd White of Canton, OH; sisters: Tjerika Guy of Gary, IN; Marsha Retic of Alabama and Michelle Crow of Gary, IN; a very close friend: Kahos; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.
Mike had been a proud member of the Young Bloods Motorcycle Club, where he was known as "Ghost Ryder." He was also an accomplished tattoo artist. He attended Bible Baptist Church in Xenia.
Mitchell Crissinger, 42
Mitchell Lee Crissinger, age 42, passed away as the result of an accident on October 8, 2021. Employed by Liberty Restoration. Former longtime employee of Feazel Roofing. He was a great Dad, loving Son, beloved Uncle and had many friends. Mitch never met a stranger and had the special ability of making people laugh. His favorite pastime was dancing with his kids and changing the words to whatever song was playing. Preceded in death by his mother, Diane Scott, uncle Randy and numerous other aunts, uncles, grandparents and family. Survived by fiancé, Denise Robinson; dad, Gary Crissinger; children, Miriah, David, Steven, Madison, Raylyn and Mikenzie; brother, Joe; aunt, Mary; cousin, Tony; longtime friends, James and Leah, Brian and Courtney, Jason and Jessica, Brian and Amy; numerous other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 19th from 5 pm until time of the service at 7 pm at the O. R. WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL 1346 S. High Street. Family request that guests may wear Ohio State or Harley Davidson Apparel if they can.