May 10, 2025

Sheriff IDs Kansas man who died in pedestrian accident

Posted May 10, 2025 1:00 AM
-Deputies on the scene early Thursday -photo WIBW TV
-Deputies on the scene early Thursday -photo WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal pedestrian accident have identified the victim as Nicholas I. Claspill, 36, of Tecumseh, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.

The accident occurred just after 4:30a.m. Thursday, when a black Ford F-150 pickup was northbound in the 3800 Block NW Carlson Road, according to the sheriff's office.

The pickup struck Claspill who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Ford was wearing a seatbelt and did not sustain any injuries, according to Christian. The driver is fully cooperating with the investigation.