Sep 05, 2024

Sheriff IDs 17-year-old Kan. boy who died in dirt bike accident

Posted Sep 05, 2024 8:00 AM

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal accident that occurred Tuesday in Shawnee County have identified the victim as 17-year-old Hunter L. Schmidt, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just after 8p.m. sheriff's deputies and emergency crews responded to a 911 call regarding an injury accident involving a dirt bike in the 5100 Block of NW Leedy Road, according to Christian.

Despite first responders effort to provided life-saving measures at the scene, Schimdt was pronounced deceased.  The accident remains under investigation.