21-year-old Lawrence man dies in fiery crash Friday night in rural Douglas County
A 21-year-old Lawrence man died late Friday when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree and erupted in flames just north of Kansas 10 highway in rural Douglas County, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash was reported about 11:45 p.m. Friday on East 1900 Road between K-10 and County Road 442, which is also known as old K-10.
The identity of the driver, who was the only one inside the vehicle, was being withheld until it could be confirmed and family could be notified.
The wreck occurred as the driver was headed north on 1900 Road, when the vehicle left the road and crashed into the tree and caught fire, according to the sheriff’s office.
The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames by the time deputies arrived.
The sheriff’s office continued to investigate the crash.
This story was originally published July 28, 2019 at 2:30 PM.
