Feb 10, 2023

KHP IDs Kansas man who died after train, SUV crash

Posted Feb 10, 2023 9:00 AM
First responders on the scene of the fatal accident-photo courtesy WIBW TV
First responders on the scene of the fatal accident-photo courtesy WIBW TV

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal SUV, train crash have identified the man who died as 62-year-old Ronald R. Neilson of Scranton.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that just after 10a.m. Thursday, a 2021 Subaru Forester driven by Neilson was westbound on 189th Street just east of Kansas 31. 

The SUV started to cross the railroad tracks. The driver failed to yield.  A Burlington Northern-Santa Fe train struck the vehicle.

Neilson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lamb Roberts Price Funeral Home. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.