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WPD: Speed a factor in critical-injury motorcycle crash

A crash causes a big traffic back-up on Route22A.
A crash causes a big traffic back-up on Route22A.(WCAX)
By Angela Smith
Published: Aug. 31, 2020 at 11:06 AM CDT
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man is in critical condition following a Monday morning crash.

Wichita police say the man was riding his motorcycle around 2 a.m. when he lost control and crashed near Harry and Meridian

Police believe speed was a factor. They say no other vehicles were involved, and the man was not wearing a helmet. 

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