Oklahoma’s KFOR is mourning the loss of one of their broadcasting giants, Sports Director Bob Barry Jr., has been killed in a motorcycle crash.
The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon In Oklahoma City, according to reps for KFOR.
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According to the fatality accident supervisor, a car was driving southbound on N. May Avenue, and after making a U-turn in front of Barry’s motorcycle, the two collided. The driver of the car was arrested for a complaint of driving without a license. h/t kfor
Barry joined Newschannel 4 in 1982 as a weekend sports anchor where he continued to gain popularity. He also hosted a highly rated sports talk radio show on WWLS “The Sports Animal” on weekday mornings.
It was not the first crash for Barry, in 2012, he was hospitalized after crashing a high-powered scooter.
Barry is survived by his wife Gina and four children.
