Semi hauling wastewater crashes on US 69 in Johnson County, leaving one dead
Update: U.S. 69 southbound lanes had reopened at 199th Street as of 3 p.m. Thursday.
Southbound U.S. 69 Highway is closed past 199th Street near the Johnson County and Miami County line after a fatal crash Thursday morning.
Emergency crews responded just before 7:30 a.m. to the crash, according to a KC Scout incident log.
A tractor trailer with a wastewater tank tipped over on the highway, according to Tiffany Baylark, a spokesperson with the Kansas Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
One person died in the crash and another person suffered life-threatening injuries, according to a dispatcher with the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Investigators are working to determine what led to the crash.
A spokesperson with the Kansas Department of Transportation said there is not yet an estimated time for crews to reopen the road.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published April 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM.
