Jul 29, 2024

Sheriff IDs Kan. man, woman who died in motorcycle, van crash

Posted Jul 29, 2024 9:00 AM

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly 2-vehicle crash that occurred just before noon Saturday identified the motorcyclist and passenger who died as 19-year-old Noah T. Lawler and 20-year-old Ava R. Jordan both of Topeka, according to Shawnee County Sheriff's deputy Abigail Christian.

The sheriff's office investigators reported a Chrysler Voyager was southbound and a motorcycle driven by Lawler was northbound on SW Fairlawn Road at SW 10th Street.

The Chrysler was turning east on SW 10th Street when the vehicles collided in the intersection.Lawler and Jordan both died at the scene.  American Medical Response transported three juveniles from the Chrysler to a local hospital. The accident remains under investigation. Topeka Police and Fire Department assisted at the scene.