SCOTT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in Scott County and asking the public for help to locate witnesses.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by Steven Craig Gruver, 60, Scott City, was southbound on U.S. 83 in front of a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by Benjamin Keith Gilbert, 56, Jamestown, Kan.
The Silverado initiated a left turn onto Scott County Road 30, entering into the north bound lane of U.S. Highway 83 directly into the path of a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Brian L. Lytle, 45, McCook, Neb.
The Peterbilt semi struck the Silverado causing it to rotate counterclockwise in a northwestern direction.
The Freightliner then struck the Silverado.
Gruver and a passenger James D. Hickert, 37, Bird City, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Price & Sons Funeral Home.
Gilbert and Lytle were not injured. The occupants of the Silverado and Lytle were not weariing seat belts, according to the KHP.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Kansas Highway Patrol at 620-276-3201.