Kansas

Andrew Pumphrey Killed in Accident at US 36 near Scandia, KS

Published on: September 25, 2024

Date of Accident
September 23, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Andrew Pumphrey
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 36, Scandia, KS, USA

What Happened

Kansas Highway Patrol officials are investigating a collision that killed a tractor operator at US 36 near Scandia, KS on September 23rd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor headed westbound was rear-ended by a semi-truck under unclear circumstances. Following the impact, report say the tractor operator, identified as 38-year-old Andrew Pumphrey, was ejected from the tractor, suffering fatal injuries. Sources say a 46-year-old woman in the semi-truck was hospitalized with serious injuries while the 62-year-old operator was hospitalized with less serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Tractor
Road/Highway
US 36
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck rear-ended a tractor, ejecting its operator

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