Michael Paul Loertscher, 23, was killed Sunday, September 20, 1970, at about 2:30 AM when thrown from his car that got out of control at the west end of Sullivan dugway leading from Geneva Summit to Montpelier Canyon. His wife, Darlene Loertscher, 18, and his brother, Richard, were also thrown from the vehicle. Richard is a PFC serving at Headquarters Company, First Battalion, First Infantry, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Richard and Darlene were treated for injuries at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital and released Monday. After skidding on the curve, the driver swung to his left across the highway, then re-crossed the highway, skidding broadside toward the rocky embankment on the north side of the highway. He and passengers were then thrown from the car which came to rest on wheels headed down hill in the uphill lane of traffic. The car traveled 550 feet from beginning to end of skid marks. The accident victim was thought to have died instantly from extensive head injuries. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Kunz, who were passing the accident site about one-half mile above the Ell bow of Montpelier Creek, picked up Mrs. Loertscher and took her to the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Loertscher at Home Canyon Road. From there word was phoned to the city police station. Mr Loertscher was born August 15, 1947 in Montpelier, a son of Fred and Geraldine Larocco Loertscher. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965. He was in the U.S Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968. While traveling in southern states he met and married Darlene O'Brien, February 1, 1970, at Benton, Arkansas. The couple spent the summer in Montpelier and most recently moved to Idaho Falls. He was a member of the LDS Church. Surviving besides his widow are his parents, three sisters, Carolyn, Robin and Jacqueline, all of Montpelier and his brother. He was buried in the Montpelier Cemetery.