Jul 16, 2024

Kansas man dies after pickup, semi crash

Posted Jul 16, 2024 10:00 PM

WASHINGTON COUNTY —A Manhattan man died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Washington County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by Brian L Dowling, 46, Manhattan, was eastbound on U.S. 36 five miles east of Cuba, Kansas. 

The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle, didn't return to the driving lane and struck a westbound 2023 Peterbilt semi driven by Wayne M  Thomsen, 71, Waterville.

EMS transported Dowling to the Washington County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Thomsen was not injured. Dowling was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.