Friday, August 8, 2025
Lawrence, KS – A motorcyclist died this afternoon in a crash at 21st and Naismith. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics from Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical.
Responding officers interviewed several witnesses who saw the crash happen at 4:13pm. A car was headed westbound on 21st. The motorcycle was traveling north on Naismith. The two collided.
Officers immediately blocked traffic heading north on Naismith while paramedics worked to assess the driver of the motorcycle. A helicopter, which was set to respond, was cancelled once it was obvious the motorcycle driver did not survive. He was wearing a helmet. The driver of the car had minor physical injuries and cooperated fully with the investigation.
LKPD’s Accident Investigations Unit responded and is working to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The name of the deceased man will be released once next of kin can be notified and have some time to inform friends and family.
