Kansas

Christopher L. Detmer Injured in Accident at Hwy 56 in Rice County, KS

Published on: June 27, 2023

Date of Accident
June 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Christopher L. Detmer
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 56, Great Bend, Rice County, KS, USA

What Happened

State Police have information on a crash that injured a motorcyclist at Hwy 56 in Rice County, KS on June 26th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:05 a.m. According to investigators, a motorcycle operated by 66-year-old Christopher Detmer was traveling westbound as a semi-truck ahead slowed to turn. Police say the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck as a slowed, ejecting Detmer from the vehicle. Officials say Detmer was hospitalized with injuries  believed to be serious in nature. The driver of the semi-truck, 61-year-old Gerald T. Aguilera, was not injured, according to authorities. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Motorcycle, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 56
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcycle collided with a semi-truck

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