Mar 27, 2022

Kansas woman dies after crash with a semi

Posted Mar 27, 2022 10:00 AM

CHASE COUNTY —A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in  Chase County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Briana M. Lane, 32, Hutchinson, was westbound on U.S 50 three miles east of Strong City.

The Nissan crossed the center line into eastbound lane and struck a 2105 Freighliner semi driven by Forest F. Dillard, Jr., 59, Bakersfield, California.  

Lane was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to  Brown-Bennett Funeral Home. Dillard was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.