Winfield man killed in motorcycle accident near Dexter after striking cow
By Shane Farley, Newscow.net — A 46-year-old Winfield man was killed late Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding struck a cow north of Dexter, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Todd C. Gritzmaker was transported to William Newton Hospital following the accident and died as a result of his injuries. He was riding a 1997 Honda motorcycle.
Gritzmaker was said to be northbound on K-15 highway around 10 p.m. when he struck a black cow standing in the roadway. He lost control of the motorcycle and entered the west ditch.
A passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and the driver stayed on until the bike came to rest in the ditch, according to the highway patrol.
48-year-old Cassandra J. Gritzmaker was the passenger. She was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment in the surgical intensive care unit.
Cassandra Grtizmaker was listed in serious condition this morning, according to a hospital spokesperson.
The highway patrol said neither occupant was wearing a helmet.
