KHP identifies man who died after car hit NE Kansas bridge pillar

SHAWNEE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victim in Sunday’s fatal crash in Shawnee County.

First responders on the scene of the Sunday evening crash -photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just after 7p.m., a 2013 Ford Taurus driven by Glenn D Smith, 85, Topeka, was westbound on U.S. 24 at U.S. 75. The Ford left the roadway to the right and struck a concrete bridge pillar.

Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.