OVERLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2015
Identification of victim in the fatality accident that occurred on 9/6/15
The victim has been identified as 83 year-old Doris A. Asher of Overland Park, KS. Asher was
struck by a motorcycle as she attempted to cross the roadway on W. 119th Street, just east of
Glenwood.
She was transported to an area hospital but passed away the next morning from her injuries.
This accident is still under investigation by the Overland Park Police Department's Traffic Safety
Unit.

September 7, 2015
Pedestrian Struck by a Motorcycle has Passed Away - Accident Occurred Last Night
On September 6, 2015, around 10:50 PM, Overland Park Police responded to an injury accident that
occurred in the westbound lanes of 119th Street, just east of Glenwood.
The driver of a motorcycle was traveling westbound on 119th Street when he struck a female pedestrian
who was attempting to cross in the middle of the roadway.
The 83 year-old female was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and has since passed
away early this morning. The driver of the motorcycle sustained minor injuries and was treated at the
scene.
The Overland Park Police Departments Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the accident.

Prepared by: Gary Mason

Public Information Officer
(913) 327-6937

Overland Park Kansas Police Department

12400 Foster St. 66213

Chief Frank Donchez

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