A hit-and-run accident, that left one person dead, in Franklin County is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Authorities say around 9:00 last Friday night, a jeep and Dodge Ram were traveling southbound for several miles and involved in a road rage incident. The driver of the Dodge Ram began tailgating the jeep, would speed up and drive beside the jeep, then slow down and get behind the jeep. The Dodge Ram changed lanes in front of the jeep and came to a stop in the right lane near the Tennessee Road Exit. The driver of the Dodge Ram, 54 year old Lori Ann Maxwell of Gloversville, New York, exited her vehicle and began walking to the driver side window of the jeep while shouting. According to occupants of the jeep, and an independent witness, an unknown semi-truck sideswiped the rear driver side quarter pane of the jeep and struck Maxwell while she was standing at the driver side window of the jeep. The semi didn’t stop and continued southbound on I-35. A witness stated they believed the semi may have had a blue bull rack cattle trailer.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the crash, the Kansas Highway Patrol is asking you to come forward. If you have information on the crash, call the Highway Patrol or 911
