Manhattan man dies in Washington Co. crash

WASHINGTON COUNTY (KSNT) - A 46-year-old man from Manhattan died in a two-vehicle crash in Washington County on Tuesday.

At 12:30 p.m., the 46-year-old was driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado east on U36 and attempting to pass a vehicle. The 46-year-old hit a 2023 Peterbilt semi-truck that was traveling west on U36, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) crash log.

The 46-year-old was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to the KHP.

The 46-year-old's next of kin was notified.

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