Bobby Kramer Killed in Wrong-Way Accident in Chandler

Chandler, Arizona—Bobby Kramer, age 31, was killed in an accident involving a reportedly impaired wrong-way driver in Chandler early Wednesday morning. 

According to Arizona Department of Public Safety accident investigators, an as-yet unidentified woman, age 25, was headed east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 between Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road when her car collided with Mr. Kramer’s car at about 12:30 a.m.

Mr. Kramer died at the scene.  Investigators suspect impairment is a factor contributing to the accident.  The woman has serious injuries but is expected to recover.  She is facing criminal charges upon her release from the hospital.

Mr. Kramer was a native of Phoenix and a Navy veteran.  He was the food and beverage director and part of the founding leadership team at The Brickyard Downtown and The Hidden House. Mr. Kramer also was well-regarded as a mixologist.

He leaves behind a wife and son.  Our sympathy is with Bobby Kramer’s family and friends as they mourn his loss.