Philip Richard Konopka Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Truck Accident on AA Highway in Carter County, KS
Carter County, KS — May 3, 2023, Philip Richard Konopka was killed, and two were injured in a multi-truck accident around 8 a.m. on AA Highway in Carter County.
Officials report pickup truck was southbound while a semi-truck and Mr. Konopka's pickup truck, just behind the semi, were northbound. The southbound pickup truck allegedly crossed into the northbound lane causing the semi-truck to attempt an evasive maneuver. This purportedly caused the southbound pickup to collide with the driver side of the semi truck's trailer, spin back into traffic, and collide head-on with Mr. Konopka's pickup.
Officials report Philip Konopka suffered fatal injuries, the two occupants in the southbound pickup suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to a hospital, and the semi-truck driver was uninjured.


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