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Man dies, 2 others injured in interstate crash between sedan, semi-truck in Kansas

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A 42-year-old man died in a crash between a semi-truck and a sedan in central Kansas on Sunday.

The accident was reported shortly before midnight in Saline County along I-70, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.

Michael Fussell of Roanoke, Virginia, was eastbound on I-70 about 12 miles west of Salina. A semi-truck was driving west on I-70, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.

Fussell’s 2012 Toyota Camry crossed the center median and struck the semi-truck driven by a 33-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, the report said.

The Toyota came to stop on the shoulder of I-70 and the semi in a ditch. Fussell died at the scene. He was alone in the vehicle, the KHP said.

The driver of the semi and a passenger, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received minor injuries and were taken to Salina Regional hospital, the crash log said.

The accident closed part of I-70 west of Salina for a few hours. It reopened Monday at 7:30 a.m., the KHP said.

Salina is about 90 miles north of Wichita.

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Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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