Doris A. Asher, 83, killed in pedestrian collision with motorcycle in Overland Park, Kansas

Modified Date:

Tue, 09/08/2015 - 12:40pm

Accident Date:

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Kansas woman, 83, dies after being struck by motorcycle

Overland Park police said in a release Monday the accident occurred late Sunday when the motorcycle struck the woman while she was trying to cross in the middle of a roadway. The woman, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police said she died early Monday.

83-year-old Overland Park woman dies after being struck by motorcycle

Police say 83-year-old Doris. A Asher of Overland Park was attempting to cross W. 119th Street just east of Glenwood when she was hit by the motorcycle. Asher was transported to the hospital to be treated for her injuries, but she died Monday morning.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

People Involved:

Doris A. Asher

City:

Overland Park, KS

County:

Johnson County, KS

Area:

Kansas City, MO