Kansas Police Search For Truck Driver Who Killed Fellow Trucker In Hit And Run

http://www.kmbc.com/news/big-rig-sought-in-neosho-county-fatal-hitandrun-crash/41596564

Big rig sought in Neosho County fatal hit-and-run crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is looking for a big rig involved in a Neosho County, Kansas, fatal hit-and-run crash.

The wreck happened at 12:30 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 169, two miles north of the Kansas 39 junction.

Troopers believe a northbound, red colored Freightliner truck hit a southbound tractor-trailer, causing the southbound truck to overturn off the highway, killing the driver.

Investigators said the big rig that fled will have extensive damage to the driver's side, including the trailer from the crash. The step for the driver's side door and other items were found at the scene.

Anyone with information on the truck is asked to call investigators at 620-431-2100.

Kansas Police Search For Truck Driver Who Killed Fellow Trucker In Hit And Run
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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.

Kansas Highway Patrol......
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.