RILEY COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 11p.m. Thursday in Riley County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Kia Soul driven by Raymond E Riis, 72, Topeka, was eastbound on Interstate 70 in the westbound passing lane just west of the Wabaunsee-Riley County line.
The Kia came to the top of a hill and struck a 2020 International semi driven by Jerrod A. Burgardt, 30, Wichita, head-on.
Riis was pronounced dead a the scene and transported to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Mortuary. Burgardt was not injured. Riis was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.
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RILEY COUNTY— The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just before 11p.m. Thursday in Riley County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a vehicle was eastbound on Interstate 70 in the westbound passing lane just west of the Wabaunsee-Riley County line.
The vehicle came to the top of a hill and struck another vehicle head-on. The KHP has released no additional details. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.