SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 8:30a.m. Friday in Sedgwick County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Joel J. Troyer, 69, Goddard, was southbound on Interstate 135 just north of Lincoln in the far inside lane. The pickup lost some cargo and Troyer&nbsp;stopped in the lane of traffic to retrieve it.

A 2024 Kia Seltos driven by Jacob Aaron Alberts, 34, Wichita, struck Troyer. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Alberts and an 8-month old passenger were properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 8:30a.m. Friday in Sedgwick County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Joel J. Troyer, 69, Goddard, was southbound on Interstate 135 just north of Lincoln in the far inside lane. The pickup lost some cargo and Troyer&nbsp;stopped in the lane of traffic to retrieve it.A 2024 Kia Seltos driven by Jacob Aaron Alberts, 34, Wichita, struck Troyer. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Alberts and an 8-month old passenger were properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

Kan. man retrieving lost cargo struck and killed by SUV