Jul 22, 2024

Kansas teen dies after head-on crash with a semi

Posted Jul 22, 2024 10:30 PM

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 11a.m. Monday in Leavenworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Toyota Camry driven by    Caleb James  Stricker, 17, Atchison, was northbound on U.S. 73 just south of Lowemont Road. 

The Toyota traveled across the center line and struck a southbound 2014 Freightliner semi driven by Dustin Lee Anderson, 24, Williamsburg, head-on.   

 Stricker was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to First Call Morgue. Anderson was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.