Kansas

Yancy Sowers Killed in Accident at US Hwy 83 in Thomas County, KS

Published on: January 5, 2024

Date of Accident
January 3, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Yancy Sowers
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 83, Scott City, Thomas County, KS, U.S.

What Happened

Kansas Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at US Hwy 83 in Thomas County, KS on January 3rd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 2 p.m. According to investigators, a vehicle operated by 45-year-old Yancy Sowers was traveling northbound on US Hwy 83 at the time. Reports say a semi-truck allegedly failed to yield and pulled into the path of the approaching northbound vehicle, the two colliding as a result. The collision left Sowers with fatal injuries at the scene, reports say. Reports also say the other driver, who was not publicly identified, was uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kansas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US Hwy 83
Injuries Sustained

Fatla injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-trucl and passenger car collided

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