Apr 10, 2023

Postal Service semi strikes, kills Kansas woman on interstate

Posted Apr 10, 2023 6:00 PM
Monday morning traffic backed up due to the fatal crash investigation- Image KC Scout
Monday morning traffic backed up due to the fatal crash investigation- Image KC Scout

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 3:30a.m. Monday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a United State Postal Service semi driven by Timothy Wilson,  51, Kansas City was southbound on Interstate 35 at Cambridge Circle in lane the number 2 lane.

The vehicle struck a pedestrian identified as Kirwan, Jacqueline R. Kirwan, 30, Topeka, who was standing in the number 2 lane.

Kirwan was pronounced dead at the scene. Wilson was properly restrained and not injured.