Vehicle Vs. Bicycle Accident Reported

On Saturday, June 10, at about 9:40 p.m., Arkansas City Police Department Officers and Arkansas City EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Drive and Radio Lane for an accident involving a vehicle and a juvenile on a bicycle. 

Officers arrived and located a 14-year-old male struck by a vehicle while riding through the intersection. Officers learned that the juvenile had been southbound on Highland Drive when he failed to stop at the Radio Lane stop sign. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was unable to stop in time to avoid the accident. 

The juvenile was treated by EMS on scene and was transported by EMS to South Central Kansas Medical Center. The juvenile was later transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita and is believed to be in stable condition. 

Officers spoke to several witnesses and bystanders at the scene. If you observed any part of this incident, please get in touch with ACPD at 620-441-4547.

If you have questions or concerns about this or any ACPD press releases, please contact Police Chief Eric Burr at (620) 441-6601 or email him at eburr@arkcity.org