Kansas

Bernabe E. Rincon Killed in Accident at US Hwy 56 in Ford County, KS

Published on: January 6, 2025

Date of Accident
January 4, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Bernabe E. Rincon
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Kansas Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US Hwy 56 in Ford County, KS on January 4th, 2025. Police say the incident happened around 6:20 p.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck headed eastbound is alleged to have lost control while traveling on the icy roadway. The truck became jackknifed, reprots say, as a Toyota Tacoma approached. The Toyota, operated by 28-year-old Bernabe E. Rincon, collided with the jackknifed truck. Rincon was fatally injured while a 27-year-old passenger, who was not publicly identified, was seriously injured. The truck operator, also not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Toyota Tacoma
Road/Highway
US Hwy 56
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control on an icy road before jackknifing into the path of a Toyota Tacoma

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