Jul 27, 2021

Solomon man killed when pickup turns in front of motorcycle

Posted Jul 27, 2021 3:52 PM

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

SOLOMON - A Solomon man was killed late Monday afternoon in a two vehicle accident on E. Old Highway 40.

Jameson Holloway, 45, of Solomon, was westbound on E. Old Highway 40 just west of Solomon on a 2014 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide when an eastbound 2021 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Morris Rasher, 87, of Solomon, started to make a left turn onto N. Amos Road and turned in front of the motorcycle, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning.

The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Monday.

Holloway, was thrown from the motorcycle upon impact, Soldan said. The motorcycle was stuck in the front of the pickup, he said.

Holloway was transported to Salina Regional Health Center where he was pronounced dead.

According to Soldan, Rasher suffered minor injuries. He was cited for failure to yield on a left turn.

Holloway was not wearing a helmet, Soldan said.