One person dead after semi-truck strikes woman on Old 56 Highway in Olathe
One person is dead after a semi-truck struck a woman early Friday morning in Olathe.
About 4:40 a.m., police were called to the scene after a semi-truck struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Old 56 Highway and South Chestnut Street, according to the Olathe Police Department.
When officers arrived they found a woman who was dead at the scene. The woman was between 40 and 50 years old, police said.
The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and was not injured, police said.
Westbound Old 56 Highway will be temporarily closed at South Chestnut Street. Eastbound Old 56 Highway will be closed at South Weaver Street. Alternate routes will be required.
The crash is being investigated by the Olathe Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.
This story was originally published October 29, 2021 at 8:41 AM.
