DICKINSON COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Thursday in Dickinson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Equinox driven by Ryan Pack, 34, Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70 a mile and a half west of Chapman.
The vehicle crossed the median and struck a westbound 2021 Kenworth semi driven by Garrett Jones, 32, Lawrence.
Pack was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home. Jones was not injured. The KHP did have complete seat belt information.
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By WIBW TV's Chris Fisher
DICKINSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - At least one person has died in a fiery crash along I-70 in Dickinson County.
According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner, the crash happened around milepost 284, which is located near Chapman.
The area of the accident was previously reduced to two lanes as crews work on a nearby bridge.
The crash involved two vehicles, and at least one person has died.
As of 1:30 p.m., I-70 is completely closed between K-43 and Milford Lake Road.
KHP says their Critical Highway Accident Response Team will be responding to the scene and ask anyone who may have witnessed the moments leading up to the accident to contact their agency.
This is a developing story.