The Kansas Highway Patrol is searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run accident that took place in Neosho County, Kansas. The incident occurred on Thursday at around 12:30 p.m. on US-169 near the K-39 junction.
According to KMBC, a northbound semi truck crashed into a southbound semi truck, knocking the southbound truck off the highway. The impact caused southbound truck to overturn, killing its driver.
The driver of the northbound truck fled the scene of the accident.
Police are on the lookout for the driver responsible for the trucker’s death. KHP described the vehicle in question as a red Freightliner with severe damage to the driver’s side and trailer.
On Friday, the Kansas Highway Patrol posted the following on Facebook.
Yesterday there was a fatal hit and run crash in Neosho County. We are seeking a vehicle from that crash. Please read this for description. If you have ANY information, please call 620-431-2100. Thank you for any information you can provide, it is greatly appreciated!
Police ask those with any information to call 620-431-2100.