FORD COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Sunday in Ford County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Harley Davidson FXDB Street Bob driven by Gilberto Gallegos, 33, Dodge City, was northbound on U.S. 283 seven miles north of U.S. 56.
The driver attempted to pass a northbound vehicle. The motorcycle crossed the center line. The driver lost control, laid the motorcycle over on its left side and was separated from the motorcycle.
Gallegos was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the morgue at Western Plains in Dodge City. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.