A multiple-vehicle accident involving a semi in Atchison County, Kansas has claimed the life of a 72-year-old Effingham woman.

The Kansas Highway Patrol identifies the victim as Marcia A. Rygaard.

According to an online crash report, Rygaard was stopped at the intersection of US 59 and K-116 highways shortly before 9 a.m.

Investigators say she pulled her Ford Ranger into the path of a semi tractor-trailer.  The driver of the semi, William Tatum, 66, of St Joseph, was not hurt.

The accident closed a long stretch of both highways for nearly five hours, but by 2 p.m. Thursday both routes had reopened, according to KDOT.