Jul 07, 2022

Man dies after darting in front of semi on Kansas Turnpike

Posted Jul 07, 2022 7:00 AM
View of the Wednesday morning accident scene-photo courtesy WIBW TV
View of the Wednesday morning accident scene-photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Freightliner semi driven by Fredy O. Zelaya-Bustamante, 48, Bustamante, Topeka, was southbound on Interstate 470 near Indiana Avenue.

A pedestrian identified as Brandon Lummus, 24, Topeka, darted out in front of the semi. The semi struck him.  Lummus was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to First Call.   

Zelaya-Bustamante was properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.