Jul 25, 2025

Kansas bicyclist struck by an SUV has died

Posted Jul 25, 2025 9:00 AM

DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas bicyclist injured in an accident just after 8p.m. on Wednesday in Douglas County has died.

According to a social media report from the Douglas County Sheriff, a 2003 Honda Element driven by a 70-year-old Lawrence man was westbound in the 2000 block of N 1400 Road and struck a westbound bicyclist identified as 30-year-old Clayton L. Place, 30, of Lawrence.

EMS transported him  to an area hospital where died from his injuries. Police released no additional details.