Kansas

Woman and Children Killed in Accident at US Hwy 54 near Haviland, KS

Published on: August 9, 2023

Date of Accident
August 8, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 54, Pratt, KS, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman and children at US Hwy 54 near Haviland, KS on August 8th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:35 a.m. According to investigators, a Nissan collided with a tractor-trailer that was stopped in a construction zone. It was suggested by officials the truck was waiting for a flagger to allow the truck to pass before the collision. A woman and two children in the Nissan suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Police have not released additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Nissan SUV, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 54
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan SUV collided with a tractor-trailer

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