Nov 12, 2024

Kansas man dies after motorcycle, car accident

Posted Nov 12, 2024 10:00 AM

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Leavenworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Trevor Duane White, 22, Leavenworth, was southbound on U.S. 73 at Fairlane Street. 

The motorcycle struck the passenger side of a northbound 2009 Mercedes C-class driven by George Steger, 89, Leavenworth, was turning westbound onto Fairlane Street. 

White was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Forensic Medical.  EMS transported a passenger in the car identified as 73-year-old Karen Ferengel to Providence Hospital. Steger was not injured. White was not wearing a helmet and the occupants of the car were properly restrained, according to the KHP.