Salina, KS (May 24, 2024) – A man was killed and a woman injured following a motorcycle accident in the Salina area on Thursday, May 23. The deadly crash was reported at the 600 block of S. Broadway Boulevard late that night around 7 p.m. Local reports indicated that a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided at the scene.
It was later revealed that the driver of the pickup was making a left turn out of a nearby car wash when it hit a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The impact caused the bike to veer into the center lane where it hit the back of a Dodge Neon. The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased party was later identified as 60-year-old Steven Moore of Salina. Moore’s 64-year-old passenger was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Kansas
For many people in Kansas, riding a motorcycle is a beloved pastime. However, even experienced riders are aware of the risks associated with riding a motorcycle, and a significant collision can cause permanent injuries as well as other damages. Motorcyclists make up a disproportionate number of road fatalities in the United States. In Kansas alone, 1,867 motorcycle accidents were reported in total throughout the past year. There were 1,213 injuries and 90 fatalities overall as a result of these collisions. In more than 35 percent of these collisions, other negligent drivers were at fault. If someone close to you is unfairly killed i a collision, it is important that you are able to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of a competent lawyer. A Salina motorcycle crash lawyer will be able to fight to ensure your legal rights are protected during this time. Contact Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
