A 20-year-old motorcyclist, Oswaldo Puentes-Rodriguez, died Sunday after a crash in Newton on Thursday evening.
Authorities said Puentes-Rodriguez was riding in the 300 block of W. 12th Street at approximately 8:20 p.m. when he lost control while accelerating through a curve. He was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained critical injuries.
Emergency responders transported Puentes-Rodriguez to Wesley Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and no further details regarding potential factors contributing to the crash have been released at this time.
Puentes-Rodriguez was a member of Newton’s Hispanic community, remembered for his vibrant personality and kindness. He is mourned by family, friends, and former teammates. Authorities have not reported any other vehicles involved in the incident and there were no lane closures on the roadway following the crash.