Kansas man killed in collision with semi along I-70, authorities say
A 34-year-old Kansas man died after crashing his car into a semi Sunday along I-70 in northwest Kansas.
The man was identified as Fabian G. Hernandez Rios of Colby, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.
The crash was reported at 11:37 a.m. along I-70 in Gove County. Rios was eastbound in a 2005 Ford Focus, while a semi was heading west, according to the crash report.
For unknown reasons, Rios crossed the median and struck the truck on its driver’s side. The Focus remained in the eastbound lane, while the semi came to a stop in the westbound shoulder.
Rios died at the scene of the crash. The 43-year-old driver of the truck, from Houston, was not injured in the incident.
This story was originally published September 2, 2024 at 1:11 PM.
Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle