Harvey County, KS — September 10, 2025, Peter Hartman was killed as the result of a semi-truck accident at around 7:00 a.m. along North Hesston Road.

According to officials, the accident took place at the intersection of North Hesston Road and NW 36th Street.

It appears that 90-year-old Peter Hartman was in a vehicle going southeast along Hesston Road. A semi-truck was reportedly making a right turn at the NW 2th Street intersection. As it did so, Hartman's vehicle and the truck somehow collided.

Due to the accident, Peter Hartman reportedly sustained fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.

Commentary

I talk to people all the time who think accident investigations are simple just because traffic accidents are common. The reality is there can be all kinds of hurdles between families and the answers they deserve.

It could be that unusual circumstances led to a crash. Sometimes, authorities lack the proper tools and training to properly investigate a complex crash scene. And other times, authorities simply move on without doing a complete investigation because they feel they have higher priorities.

This is one of the reasons independent accident reconstructionists are often a vital tool for families to consider. Since they can dedicate all of their time and resources to a single crash at a time, they can help ensure even unlikely possible factors get the attention they deserve. Whether or not those steps will be necessary here remains to be seen.