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Wamego man killed in July 4th crash

(KNZA)--An 85-year-old Wamego man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Shawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 8:00 a.m. on U.S. 24 Highway at Countryside Road.

According to the KHP report, a westbound pickup driven by 36-year-old Zachary Obrock of Topeka crossed the center line for an unknown reason and collided head-on with an eastbound car driven by Robert Kidd of Wamego.

Kidd was pronounced dead at the scene.

Obrock was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with suspected serious injuries.

The Patrol says Kidd was wearing a seat belt. It was not immediately known whether Obrock was restrained.


 

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