Aug 27, 2023

Kansas man injured after crash during police chase

Posted Aug 27, 2023 11:30 AM

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in a crash during a chase by law enforcement just before 10:30p.m. Saturday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle driven by 23-year-old Calvin D. Amacker Jr.  of Junction City was westbound in the 300 Block of Ash Street actively fleeing from Law Enforcement.

The driver took the curve in the roadway too quickly. The motorcycle left the roadway to the south, struck a utility junction box and the driver was ejected.

EMS transported Amacker Jr. to Stormont Vail Junction City for treatment of serious injuries. He was wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.  Authorities have not released details on what prompted the chase or possible charges.