Bereta, 39, was working as a part of the security detail during Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Seattle on Aug. 15 of last year. As he was traveling over the Michigan Street on-ramp, investigators say Bereta’s motorcycle hit the side of the ramp, forcing him to be thrown from his bike.He reportedly fell over the railing, landing 60 feet below on I-5.The accident left him with serious injuries to his back, leg, and shoulder.
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