Nov 10, 2023

2 hospitalized in NW Kansas after violent rear-end crash

Posted Nov 10, 2023 10:40 AM

THOMAS COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Thursday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Chevy Express driven by Ryan A. Kuhn, 27, Colby, was eastbound on U.S. 24 three miles east of Kansas 25.

The van rear-ended a 2008 Ford Ranger driven by Talon R. Wark, 15, Colby, who was turning into a private drive. After impact the pickup rolled into a ditch.

EMS transported both drivers to Citizens Medical Center. Kuhn was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.