Sgt. Erik Gajate Death – McConnell Air Force Base has identified the motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a crash on Sunday as Tech. Sgt. Erik Gajate from Gilbert, Arizona. The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. on March 31 in the vicinity of 47th Street and South Woodlawn Boulevard.
According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Gajate was operating a Honda motorcycle at a high speed along 47th Street South when he veered across the center line and collided head-on with a Buick Lacrosse.
McConnell Air Force Base stated that Gajate served as an instructor at the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 8, where he trained crew chiefs for the KC-46A Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker since his arrival in 2015.
A memorial service has been arranged for 9 a.m. on April 4 at the chapel located on the base.