Jul 22, 2020

Kansas man dies after Jeep crash and fire

Posted Jul 22, 2020 7:00 AM
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash and fire Tuesday
First responders on the scene of the fatal crash and fire Tuesday

RENO COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 9:30p.m. Tuesday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Jeep Liberty driven by Gary N. Lane, 52, Hutchinson, was southbound on Van Buren.

 The Jeep traveled off  the east side of the road through a grassy field and crossed 2nd Avenue

The Jeep struck a building at 635 W 2nd Avenue and caught on fire.

Lane was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick Forensic Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.