SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 6:30p.m. Monday in Sedgwick County.
A Suzuki motorcycle driven by 40-year-old Quincy Thomas of Wichita was southbound in the 500 Block of North McLean Boulevard at a high rate of speed, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Thomas was ejected from the motorcycle when it struck a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 77-year-old man who was turning left onto North McLean from Vine.
First responders found Thomas in the street and despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Davidson. The SUV driver was treated for minor injuries.
Thomas was not wearing a helmet, according to Davidson. This is the 17th fatal accident in 2020 in Wichita and the 7th involving a motorcycle. The accident remains under investigation.