Nov 18, 2023

KHP investigating two-vehicle accident at K-4 Highway and I-135 Friday evening

Posted Nov 18, 2023 12:20 AM
Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff's Office and Rural Fire District No. 2, respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of K-4 and Interstate 135 on Friday, Nov. 17, near Assaria. <b>Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</b>
Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff's Office and Rural Fire District No. 2, respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of K-4 and Interstate 135 on Friday, Nov. 17, near Assaria. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER
Salina Post

At around 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, the Saline County Sheriff's Office reported to the intersection of K-4 Highway and Interstate 135 near Assaria for a two-vehicle accident.

According to Sheriff's Office Deputy Rick Heinrich, a black Buick car driving east on K-4 struck a silver Dodge pickup truck while attempting to turn northbound on I-135.

"I'm not sure if there are any injuries, but nothing looks life-threatening," Heinrich said. "Nothing looks serious."

Saline County Rural Fire District No. 2 responded, aiding any vehicle passengers.

Heinrich said the Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Salina Post will update this story as more information becomes available. 

Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff's Office and Rural Fire District No. 2, respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of K-4 Highway and Interstate 135 on Friday, Nov. 17, near Assaria. <b>Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</b>
Kansas Highway Patrol, Saline County Sheriff's Office and Rural Fire District No. 2, respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of K-4 Highway and Interstate 135 on Friday, Nov. 17, near Assaria. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
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