Aug 11, 2022

NW Kan. man dies in Wichita Co. grain car accident

Posted Aug 11, 2022 5:06 PM
Seaboard Feed Mill near Leoti / Google image
Seaboard Feed Mill near Leoti / Google image

WICHITA COUNTY —Authorities are investigating what led to a fatal accident Thursday morning in Wichita County.

Just before 3 a.m., emergency crews responded to the Seaboard Feed Mill, 132 County Road 14 in Leoti, according to Sheriff Kris Casper. An employee of the feed mill was trapped in grain in a rail car.

First responders were able to free the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a resident of Wichita County, according to Casper. No foul play is suspected.  The name of the victim has not been released.