Aug 12, 2021

Man killed by out of control, driverless pickup

Posted Aug 12, 2021 11:02 PM

ATCHISON COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 2p.m. Thursday in Atchison County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Chevy Silverado was driverless and traveling out of control westbound on a private driveway at 3789 U.S. 73 Highway.

 David W. Richardson, 61, St. Joseph, Mo., pursued the pickup on foot. The pickup struck him as it jackknifed.

Richardson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Rupp's Funeral Home.