Fatal rollover crash on K-7 Highway in Olathe took life of asphalt truck driver
A tragic accident occurred in Olathe on Monday morning resulting in the death of the driver of a dump truck carrying asphalt. The driver, identified as Leslie Kendig from Osawatomie, was involved in a rollover crash on northbound K-7 Highway at College Boulevard around 8:40 a.m. Kendig, 68 years old, succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a nearby hospital. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kendig's dump truck collided with a Ford F-350 pickup truck pulling an unregistered trailer when it veered into another lane. Despite wearing a seat belt, Kendig was unable to prevent the truck from rolling over into a ditch. Fortunately, the driver of the pickup truck, a 52-year-old man, escaped unharmed. Authorities closed the affected highway lanes for clearing and reopened them by 12:30 p.m. The incident is under investigation for further details. An appeal to contact local law enforcement directly or remain anonymous by reaching out to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or through the P3Tips.com app is included for any leads. Detailed crime statistics for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker established in 2015.
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