Aug 11, 2022

Sheriff: Kansas man dies in grain car accident

Posted Aug 11, 2022 4:54 PM
Seaboard Feed Mill near Leoti-Google image
Seaboard Feed Mill near Leoti-Google image

WICHITA COUNTY —Authorities are investigating what led to a fatal accident Thursday morning in Wichita County.

Just before 3a.m., emergency crews responded to the Seaboard Feed Mill, 132 County Road 14, in Leoti, according to Sheriff Kris Casper. An employee of the feed mill was trapped in grain in a rail car.

First responders were able to free the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a resident of Wichita County, according to Casper. No foul play is suspected.  The name of the victim has not been released.