Feb 24, 2026

Driver hospitalized after U.S. 56 pickup, semi crash

Posted Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM
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MARION COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Monday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2026 GMC Sierra driven by Christopher G. Walker, 36, Bentonia, Mississippi, was northbound on U.S. 56 just north of 340th Street. The pickup crossed over the center line. The pickup and a 2025 International semi driven by Jonathan W Hartico, 49, Wichita, collided.

EMS transported Walker to Wesley Medical Center. Hartico was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.