Jul 02, 2023

Kansas man dies after motorcycle struck a tree

Posted Jul 02, 2023 8:00 AM
First responders at the scene of the fatal accident photo courtesy KWCH
First responders at the scene of the fatal accident photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 7:30p.m. Sunday in Sedgwick County.

A  motorcycle driven by a 37-year-old man was westbound on McCormick at Osage Street in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo. 

The driver lost control of the motorcycle. It overturned, struck a tree and he was ejected.

Sedgwick County EMS transported the man a local hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced deceased by medical staff, according to Rebolledo.  Investigators are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the collision.  Police have not released the victim's name.