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Beloved Food Truck Star Dies in Motorcycle Crash
9 Apr
Summary
- A 22-year-old food truck employee died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday.
- The collision occurred at an intersection with a Kia Soul.
- Speed is believed to be a factor in the fatal accident.
A fatal motorcycle crash in Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of 22-year-old Blaise Stewart. Stewart was a beloved employee for the food truck business I Heart Cookies. He was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a Kia Soul driven by a 61-year-old woman at an intersection around 3:30 PM.
Emergency services attempted life-saving measures, but Stewart was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman driving the Kia sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest speed was a contributing factor in the collision, which caused significant damage to Stewart's motorcycle and flipped the woman's car.
Stewart was widely cherished for his positive interactions with customers and his dedicated work ethic. His coworkers and customers remembered him as a bright and kind individual who touched many lives. I Heart Cookies shared tributes on social media, highlighting his politeness and memorable customer service roles. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced as the Wichita Police Department continues its investigation.
