December 28, 2024

Driver Involved in Crash with Semi Dies

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Spearville, KS (westernkansasnews.com) An 81 year old man from Kinsley dies in a crash with a semi Tuesday morning around 9 on US 50 and Clark Street near the Spearville Truck Stop in Ford County. 

State troopers have identified the driver as Martin Burke.  He was attempting a left turn on to Clark Street when the driver of the semi tried to pass a commercial motor vehicle who was also trying to make a left turn.  The accident happened on the shoulder.  The driver of the semi was uninjured.