Missouri man killed in McPherson County crash

MCPHERSON, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified a man killed in a crash in McPherson County Tuesday afternoon.

According to KHP, Robert Harrell, 43, of Kansas City, Mo., was driving a 2019 Dodge Caravan eastbound on US-56 when for an unknown reason, it went left of center and struck a 2020 Volvo semi head on.

Harrell died on the scene. The driver of the semi was taken to the McPherson Center for Health with serious injuries.

One person was killed in a crash in McPherson County on Tuesday.

The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash, located east of McPherson on US-56, involved two vehicles and forced the road to be shut down in all directions.

KHP said the victim is not believed to be a local resident. Troopers are actively working to identify extended family members for next of kin notification.

All lanes of US-56, east of McPherson is closed as first responders investigate a two-vehicle fatal clash At this...
Posted by Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C on Tuesday, May 10, 2022