71-year-old man dies after Saturday car-versus-bike crash

Butler County, KANSAS – According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 7 a.m. Saturday.

It happened in the 500 block of East 21st Street.

Butler County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash. 

Deputies say the 71-year-old bicyclist was traveling east on 21st Street when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.

His name is George Hanson and authorities say he died from his injuries. 

This incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.