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2 dead after motorcycle, bicycle accident in south Wichita overnight

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Two people are dead after a motorcyclist struck a bicyclist overnight Thursday in south Wichita, according to Wichita Police.

Initial reports from police said that a 36-year-old man on a motorcycle was speeding when it struck and killed a 61-year-old man “who was either riding or pushing a bicycle” near Harry and Palisade.

Police have not yet identified the deceased.

Traffic was blocked in the area while police worked to clear the scene, according to scanner traffic.

This story was originally published October 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM.

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Kylie Cameron
The Wichita Eagle
Kylie Cameron covers local government for the Wichita Eagle. Cameron previously worked at KMUW, NPR for Wichita, and was editor in chief of The Sunflower, Wichita State’s student newspaper. News tips? Email kcameron@wichitaeagle.com.
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