Feb 23, 2023

Kansas man dies after pickup rear-ends a semi

Posted Feb 23, 2023 7:30 PM
First responders at the scene of the crash-photo courtesy KWCH
First responders at the scene of the crash-photo courtesy KWCH

RENO COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 10a.m. Thursday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by   Bryon Michael Young, 27, Hutchinson, was eastbound on K96 three miles east of Haven.

The pickup rear-ended a 2013 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert Francis Heimerman, 57, Conway Springs., who slowed to make a right turn onto Worthington Road.

A passenger in the pickup identified as Brian Lee Garza, 43, Hutchinson, was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported young to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Heimerman was not injured. The KHP had incomplete seatbelt usage information.

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RENO COUNTY— One person died in an accident just before 10a.m. Thursday on K-96 at Worthington just east of Haven in Reno County

According to Kansas Highway Patrol, Lt. Aaron McGuire, the truck rear-ended an eastbound semi was who slowed to make a turn onto southbound Worthington.

A passenger in the truck died. EMS transported the pickup driver to a local hospital. The semi driver was not injured.