Sep 27, 2025

Kansas man dies after motorcycle rear-ends truck

Posted Sep 27, 2025 3:30 PM
First responders near the scene of the accident -photo courtesy KWCH
First responders near the scene of the accident -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident that occurred Thursday afternoon in Wichita.

Wichita police reported  a motorcycle driven by 53-year-old Jason Young, of Wichita, was traveling on Ridge Road between Douglas and Central. The motorcycle rear-ended a truck that was stopped to make a turn.

Young was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries.