Friends of a Salina man who died in the multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in the dust storm on Friday established a fundraiser to assist the family.
Dawson Hogan, 20, was one of eight who died in the crash.
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"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic loss of one of our Electrical Technology students, Dawson Hogan. Dawson was traveling home to Salina to spend time with his family over spring break," wrote Ben Schears, President of Fort Hays Tech, Northwest.
"Dawson was a vibrant presence on campus—a dedicated member of the Men’s Wrestling program, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and involved in student life events. He excelled academically, recently earning a nomination for the National Technical Honor Society. As a sophomore, he was on track to earn his Journeyman license, graduate this semester, and embark on a career in the electrical industry."
"We ask our campus community to keep Dawson’s family, friends, classmates, and teammates in their thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. He will be missed by many. Continued prayers to all of the individuals and their families involved in the tragedy."
Those who started the fundraiser wrote, "Please remember to lift up his parents Steve and Dana Bonilla Hogan and his siblings including sisters Sydney, Jasmine and Selena and brothers Chance and Dakota."