Sep 16, 2023

Kansas man dies after motorcycle rear-ends a car

Posted Sep 16, 2023 9:00 AM

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 4:30p.m. Friday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by  Backen, Michael Backen, 46, Olathe, was westbound on Interstate 635 at 7th Street. 

The motorcycle rear-ended a 2013 Toyota Camry driven by Milton Ruble, 52, Overland Park, who was slowing and yielding to a vehicle attempting to exit to 7th street. 

Bracken was ejected and transported to KU Medical where he was pronounced deceased. Ruble was properly restrained. Bracken was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.