RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - This week, a key member of the Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 5 died in a crash on Duncannon Lane in Madison County.

Now, loved ones are making sure William “Bill” Wason’s name lives on.

“He was true, earnest and honest. He was an invaluable member of our chapter on top of the person that he was,” said Keith Newsome, Vice President of Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 5.

Bill Wason died Wednesday at the age of 72. According to police, Wason was riding his motorcycle near the Buc-ee’s off I-75 in Madison County when he and another vehicle crashed. He died at the scene.

“I said, ‘No. No. Not Bill.’ It’s a gut punch because he was a friend,” Newsome said.

Rolling Thunder members Keith Newsome and Brian Amburgey say Bill was an integral part of their chapter’s lo

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