Archive for the 'Accidents' Category (Page 5)
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Wichita Cyclist Dies From Hit-and-Run Collision
Posted on January 8, 2010 | No CommentsAlbert Pete, who was riding his bicycle when an SUV crashed into him and then drove off without stopping last September in Wichita, has died from his injuries. Police are still asking for help in solving the crime.
Stafford, Kansas Cyclist Killed
Posted on December 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsOn November 4th, 71-year-old James Jerome Searle was riding his bicycle near Stafford, Kansas when he was struck from behind by an SUV driven by 81-year-old Lawrence L. Curtis. Searle died at the scene. Curtis initially left the scene of the collision, but returned later.
Prominent Topeka Cyclists Injured
Posted on September 16, 2009 | 1 CommentIn two separate accidents, two prominent Topeka residents were injured while riding their bicycles over the weekend, WIBW General Manager Jim Ogle on Saturday, and Topeka City Attorney Jackie Williams on Sunday. Best wishes for a quick recovery!Wichita Police Ask For Help Identifying Vehicle
Posted on September 9, 2009 | No CommentsPolice in Wichita, Kansas are asking for help in identifying the vehicle that struck and injured 54-year-old Albert Pete as he was riding his bicycle in Wichita early Sunday morning.
A Scourge of Hit-and-Runs
Posted on September 8, 2009 | No CommentsRecent weeks have been particularly brutal for bicyclists in our region, with a number of hit-and-run collisions leaving dead and wounded cyclists in their wake. A summary of hit-and-runs from Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Bicyclist Killed Near Hiawatha
Posted on June 22, 2009 | No CommentsA bicyclist, perhaps riding with the Border Raiders tour was killed on June 21st near Hiawatha, Kansas. The cyclist was hit head-on by a vehicle that crossed over into oncoming traffic.
Topeka Bicyclist Killed Saturday Night
Posted on June 14, 2009 | No CommentsA bicyclist sustained fatal injuries Saturday night while riding along westbound US-24 highway near Topeka, apparently struck from behind by an SUV.
The Mysterious Death of a Wellington Bicyclist
Posted on April 22, 2009 | No CommentsRoy Dale Prewitt of Wellington, Kansas died after being found unconscious next to his bicycle. Police don't know what happened for sure, but they suspect he ran into a parked truck, fell, and hit his head on the pavement.
Topeka Cyclist Critically Injured in Collision
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 3 CommentsA Topeka bicyclist was critically injured when his bicycle collided with an SUV yesterday. Preliminary reports indicate the bicycle had the right of way at the intersection.2008's Deadly Toll
Posted on January 14, 2009 | No CommentsThis is an unofficial accounting of cyclists killed on Kansas roadways in 2008. The official statistics from the Kansas Department of Transportation will not be available for some time, and will likely be incomplete as well. Here’s the deaths, according to my accounting: 06-12-2008: 41-year-old Kevin Keller of Wichita was involved …-
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