Jun 19, 2020

Police ID Kansas man who died in motorcycle, van crash

Posted Jun 19, 2020 7:30 PM
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KWCH
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident and have identified the victim as 42-year-old Jason McKay of Wichita.

Just after 9p.m. Thursday, police responded to the crash at 53rd Street North and Porter in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by an 81-year-old man was eastbound on 53rd Street North and turning north onto Porter Street.

A westbound 2007 Suzuki motorcycle driven by McKay struck the van. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died.

The van driver was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and released. An 81-year-old female passenger in the van was not injured.

McKay was not wearing a helmet, according to Davidson.