Jul 21, 2024

Kansas man dies after 2-vehicle rollover crash

Posted Jul 21, 2024 2:30 AM

NESS COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 2p.m. Saturday in Ness County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Chevy Silverado driven by Sidney Osborne, 70, Brownell, was westbound on Kansas 4 approximately two miles east of Kansas 247.

The pickup traveled left of center, crossed the eastbound lane into the south ditch and struck a 2022 Ram 1500 driven by Joseph D Vasquez, 62, Hoisington, on the driver's side front corner. The impact caused the Ram  to roll.

Vasquez was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Fitzgerald Funeral Home. EMS transported Osborne to Grisell Memorial Hospital.  Both driers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.