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Wichita, KS (April 21, 2026) – A 64-year-old man died on Saturday, April 19, after his motorcycle collided with an SUV in east Wichita. The crash occurred at the intersection of K-254 and Greenwich Road at approximately 3:23 p.m.
Timothy Verbeck, of El Dorado, was riding a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide eastbound on K-254 when a 78-year-old Wichita woman driving a Ford Expedition failed to yield the right of way. The Expedition was traveling northbound on Greenwich at the time of the crash. Verbeck struck the SUV and suffered fatal injuries.
The driver of the Ford Expedition was taken to a hospital with possible minor injuries. No additional passengers were reported.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Timothy Verbeck.
Failure to Yield Crashes Involving Motorcycles at Kansas Intersections
Failure to yield is one of the most common causes of fatal motorcycle crashes at intersections across Kansas. When a driver does not stop for a motorcycle crossing or approaching an intersection, the motorcyclist has almost no time to avoid the collision. The size difference between a motorcycle and an SUV means the rider typically absorbs the greatest force in the impact.
Three-wheeled motorcycles like the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide are increasingly popular, but they are still far more vulnerable in a collision than enclosed vehicles. At a busy intersection where cross traffic moves at highway speeds, even a brief lapse in attention can be fatal. Kansas traffic law requires drivers to yield the right of way at intersections, and failing to do so is a leading factor in intersection-related fatalities across the state.
