SEDGWICK COUNTY —On Tuesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported that in June, a State Trooper in Sedgwick County attempted to stop a black sport motorcycle for going 87 mph in a 65 mph zone. The rider decided that rather than stopping, he would flee.
Less than a month later, on July 8th, the same Trooper spotted the same motorcycle traveling 117 mph in a 60 mph zone. The rider thought he could get away again. However, after a 3-minute pursuit, the rider decided to make a good decision and stop.
The rider was taken into custody for the following requested charges including a Local warrant, Fleeing and eluding law enforcement, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Driving while revoked, Driving as a habitual violator and Speeding (117 mph in a 60 mph zone)
We are still in the 100 deadliest days of summer, and actions like this can cause great injury or death to the rider and other innocent people on the roadway. The Kansas Highway Patrol remains committed to proactive enforcement and education to reduce serious crashes and save lives. S