May 25, 2022

Kansas man dies after crash with a semi

Posted May 25, 2022 9:00 AM

MEADE COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just after midnight Tuesday in Meade County.

 The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy SUV driven by 21-year-old Peter Krahn, of Cimmaron was southbound on 4 Road at U.S. 160.

The driver failed to yield the right of way to a westbound 2022 Peterbilt semi driven by Bevan L. Becker, 28, Montezuma. 

The Chevy struck the semi on the number 4 axel of the trailer.

Krahn was pronounced dead at the scene. Becker was not injured. Krahn was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.