School Social Worker Fatally Struck on Kansas Highway While Assisting Accident Victims
A school social worker was fatally struck by a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 75 in Kansas while assisting individuals involved in a separate vehicle accident.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 11, 2026 — A school social worker lost their life on U.S. Highway 75 in Kansas after being struck by a pickup truck. The incident occurred while the social worker was reportedly assisting individuals involved in a separate vehicle accident.
The individual, whose name has not been provided, was acting in their capacity to help those affected by an initial crash when the fatal collision took place. The location on U.S. Highway 75 was not specified.
Details regarding the initial vehicle accident that prompted the social worker’s assistance were not immediately available. Information about the pickup truck involved in the fatal strike, including the driver’s identity or any potential charges, has also not been released.
The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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