Jun 29, 2022

Police: Kansas man dies after moped strikes a utility pole

Posted Jun 29, 2022 7:00 PM
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash-photo courtesy KAKE
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash-photo courtesy KAKE

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man died just after 4p.m. Tuesday in Sedgwick County.

According to Wichita Police Officer Juan Rebolledo, a moped driven by 33-year-old  Kiefer Goseland of Wichita was northbound in the 3800 Block of South Hoover Road. He lost control of the vehicle.

The moped struck a utility pole and Goseland was ejected.  Sedgwick County EMS pronounced him deceased on the scene.

Speed, drugs, or alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the accident, according to Rebolledo.