One person has died after a wreck in western Chase County on Monday.
Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh confirmed the fatality after a vehicle crashed near the intersection of Middle Creek Road and GP Road, about 10 miles almost due west of Strong City, with the crash reported before 6:30 am.
Middle Creek Road is still closed at the crash site as of 11:30 am. Other details are currently pending. No other people were involved, according to Welsh.
8:20 am Monday: Injury wreck reported in west Chase County
Chase County deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after a reported injury crash in the western part of the county.
Authorities and Chase County EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Middle Creek Road and GP Road, about 10 miles west of Strong City, before 6:30 am. Early indications are one vehicle was involved. The LifeSave medical transport helicopter was dispatched to the scene.
Further details are currently pending. Drivers are asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
