Another death...

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Andrew Olimpiew
Andrew was known by just about everyone in his class. He was the quirky computer nerd, always eager to share his Star Wars knowledge. Whenever he'd open his mouth, you knew something hilarious was about to be uttered. I was in many of his classes, but the one I remember most was Desktop Publishing. Andrew sat across from me. All year long, while everyone was working on assignments, Andrew would be vigorously drawing Death Stars, Imperial Star Destroyers, Tie Fighters, and just about every other Star Wars ship you can imagine. You'd think the teacher would be angry, but Andrew's charm always won her over. It was impossible not to like him.

Our paths would cross again after high school. Andrew lived on the street next to mine. I eventually ran into him and we kept in touch via IM. I'd sometimes go over and play video games, talk about motorcycles and computers, or whatever else came up. He was a good friend.

Here are the details of his death from the local newspaper:
A Reston man was killed Sunday evening after his motorcycle crashed into a car that pulled out in front of him on Lawyers road, Fairfax County Police said yesterday. Andrew Olimpiew, 21, of the 11200 block of Leatherwood drive was the driver of a Yamaha M4 motorcycle, police said. He was heading west on Lawyers road about 6:30 p.m when a 1996 Saturn sedan pulled out from Pinoak lane, trying to turn east on Lawyers. Investigators believe that Olimpiew was traveling at high speed and that the turning Saturn blocked his westbound lane for an undetermined amount of time, Officer Richard Henry said. Olimpiew's bike skidded, then overturned and slammed into the saturn. which was being driven by a 16-year-old reston girl. Olimpiew died later at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Police are considering whether to seek charges against the teenager, whose name was not released.