Rachel Nicole Berg is an 18-year-old woman. Arizona Authorities have accused Rachel Nicole Berg of driving at 155 mph in a Chevrolet Corvette, causing a fatal crash with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that resulted in the death of park ranger and former Tacoma police officer Michael Clark.
This information comes from AZFamily.AZFamily reported that the collision took place at around 10:30 p.m. on March 12 on US 60 near Dobson Road. Berg was arrested in connection with the incident on March 24.
According to a press release from the Tacoma Police, former Tacoma Police Officer Michael Paul Clark, 46, was killed in the tragic incident on March 12, 2024. The release stated that the collision occurred around 11:00 p.m. as Michael was on US 60 near Dobson after finishing his work as a park ranger. His Harley Davidson was struck from behind by a speeding Chevy Corvette driven by an 18-year-old who failed to see him in the HOV lane. Although the driver stopped and performed CPR, Michael died at the scene from his injuries.'Former Tacoma police officer Michael Paul Clark, 46, of Mesa Arizona, was tragically killed on March 12, 2024. At approximately 11:00 p.m., after leaving his work as a Park Ranger, Michael was traveling on US 60 near Dobson. His Harley Davidson was struck from behind by a speeding Chevy Corvette driven by an 18-year-old who didn’t see him in the HOV lane. The driver stopped and performed CPR, but Michael died at the scene from his injuries.'
According to his obituary, Clark, 46, of Mesa, Arizona, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former Tacoma, Washington, police officer. After retiring, Clark and his wife sold their possessions and moved to Arizona, where he worked as a park ranger. His obituary says..
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Rachel Nicole Berg Is Accused of Reckless Manslaughter for Striking Michael Clark.
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AZFamily reported that data from the Corvette showed it was traveling at a speed of 155 mph five seconds before the crash and at 87 mph at the time of the collision with Clark’s motorcycle.
Berg is facing charges of reckless manslaughter. The Corvette is priced between $70,000 and $140,000, according to Daily Mail. According to the Daily Mail. AZ Family reported that she attempted to administer CPR to Clark at the scene. 'He should’ve been home at 10:45 and I got out of bed at 11:15 and he wasn’t and I could hear the police helicopter. And I knew, I knew. I called him. He didn’t answer. I texted him, but he didn’t read it,' Clark’s wife Laura Clark told AZ Family.
'I think that young people sometimes think that they’re invincible. And don’t think their decisions through and it’s devastating. Families are torn apart,' Laura said. 'He has kids that now don’t have a dad,' Laura added to the publication.
'Michael Clark Was Remembered as a ‘Man of Service’ Who Was Dedicated to His Family'
Clark’s obituary states that Michael Paul Clark, 46, of Mesa, Arizona, 'tragically passed away on March 12, 2024, while commuting home from work on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.'
According to the obituary, he was born on January 2, 1978, in Winchester, Kentucky, and was the first-born twin to parents Elizabeth and William Clark. He graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester in June of 1996. After high school, he attended Kentucky Community & Technical College and earned his diploma in Industrial Electrician. Shortly after, he started his career in this field.
'In 1999, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army in Lexington, Kentucky, serving as an Intelligence Analyst. He was later transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington as part of the Satellite Communications Team and was honorably discharged after 4 years of dedicated service. After his discharge, Michael returned to Kentucky and worked for East Kentucky Power Cooperative before eventually returning to Washington State.'
The post states that in 2007, Michael started his career in law enforcement with the Tacoma Police Department. He became a Police Officer on January 17, 2008, and served in different roles, including the Patrol Division and the Traffic Unit, until he resigned in December 2021 after 14 years and 4 months.
After leaving the police force, Michael and his wife, Laura, went on an exciting journey. They sold most of their belongings, packed up their cats, Tiger and Toothless, and traveled to Athens, Texas, where Michael attended and later worked for the National RV Training Academy. Their adventures took them across the country until they settled in Arizona, where Michael worked as a Park Ranger Lead for the City of Tempe and managed his RV repair and inspection business, CrossCountry Mobile RV.
The obituary describes Michael as a man of service who was dedicated to his family. He valued his role as a father to Kora and Tyler and cherished the life he and Laura had built, filled with love and adventure.
He is survived by his wife, two kids, and other family members.
Clark’s profile photo on Facebook displays his motorcycle, while his cover photo is with his wife.
A woman expressed on Facebook
, “Life is short. Make the most of it like I know my dear friends Michael and Laura did. RIP Michael Clark you were a great man. Thank you for your service too. ❤️🙏🏻”
Clark’s wife posted an obituary for him on Facebook, “Please feel free to share. 💔 Psalm 34:18 – ‘The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.'”
Rachel Nicole Berg, an 18-year-old Arizona woman, is accused of driving at 155 miles per hour in a Chevrolet Corvette, causing a fatal accident by rear-ending a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, resulting in the death of former Tacoma police officer Michael Clark. and wrote, “Please feel free to share. 💔 Psalm 34:18 – ‘The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.'”
