Haysville man hit by truck at Spirit AeroSystems has died, official says

A Haysville man hit by a truck at Spirit AeroSystems on Friday has died, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Benjamin Blick said Wednesday.

Jason Lee Patrick, 48, died Tuesday night as a result of his injuries, Blick said in a news release.

“Mr. Patrick was walking on Spirit AeroSystems property ... when he was struck by a GMC truck driven by a 39 year old male,” he said.

The accident happened at around 6:55 a.m. inside Gate 13 at Spirit, 4400 E. MacArthur, he said, near Oliver.

Spirit spokeswoman Molly Edwards said in an email that “both individuals involved in the accident are employees of Spirit AeroSystems.”

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to (Patrick’s) family and friends as they mourn his loss,” she said. “Spirit is providing support and assistance to the family” and resources to help employees “as they manage through this difficult period.”

“While we do not yet know all of the circumstances surrounding this incident, we are fully cooperating with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office as it leads the investigation.”

This story was originally published April 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM.