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A Topeka motorcyclist who was critically injured Friday in a wreck with a sport utility vehicle in western Shawnee County died Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Shawnee County sheriff’s Deputy Scott Gilchrist said Jerry Johnston, 42, died from injuries he sustained about 5:15 p.m. Friday at S.W. 29th and Indian Hills Road.
Gilchrist said a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer turned in front of the Harley-Davidson, failing to yield to Johnston, who struck the SUV.
Topeka police on Friday evening identified the motorcyclist who was injured in a crash Thursday as Solomon Omega Smith, 28, of Topeka.
Police and first responders were called about 12:45 p.m. Thursday to the crash, which occurred at S.W. 7th and Lincoln. An initial investigation indicated Smith was northbound on S.W. Lincoln and entered the intersection, where he struck the side of a hospital security vehicle before continuing to slide across the pavement.
Smith, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A motorcyclist was dead after a wreck Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County, according to Kansas Highway Patrol records.
The highway patrol identified the victim as Blake A. Sneed, 20, of Tonganoxie.
The wreck occurred at 3 p.m. Sunday on US-24 one mile east of the Perry city limits, a highway patrol accident report said.
The accident report said Sneed was riding a 2005 Honda sport motorcycle westbound on US-24 when he lost control, and the motorcycle entered the north ditch where it struck a culvert. Sneed was wearing a helmet, the report said.
Topeka – the capital of Kansas and home of over 3,000 traffic accidents in 2013 alone
According to a 2010 census, Topeka has a population of over 127,000 people. When including the entire Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area that rises to nearly 234,000. Major roadways in the Topeka area include:
For up-to-date information about roadways and conditions, visit the Kansas Department of Transportation website. And to find out about current weather conditions in the Topeka area, go to Accuweather.
Links to recent accidents in the Topeka area
Here is information on the most recent accidents in Topeka:
- Topeka car accidents;
- Topeka motorcycle accidents;
- Topeka commercial truck accidents;
- Topeka pedestrian accidents.
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Topeka, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
Many accident victims would like a free copy of the traffic collision report which may give the following information:
- the date, time of day, and street location of the collision;
- the weather conditions at the time of the crash;
- the names and addresses of all drivers;
- the insurance company of each driver;
- a diagram detailing the crash scene;
- the name and badge number of the law enforcement officers who responded to the accident.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Topeka accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
Topeka grief support information for accident victims
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Topeka grief support organizations.
Topeka legal information for accident victims
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Topeka, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Topeka injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from a Topeka injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Topeka wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Topeka personal injury attorney can do to help.