May 13, 2021

Missouri semi driver involved in fatal Kansas crash

Posted May 13, 2021 6:00 PM

GREENWOOD COUNTY, Kan.—A Kansas woman died in an accident just after 6a.m. Thursday in Greenwood County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Ford F150 driven by Jennifer L. Hoffman, 38, Wichita, was eastbound U. S. 400 three miles east of Beaumont

The pickup crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Peterbilt semi driven by Travis E. Martin, 35, Aurora, Missouri, in the westbound lanes.

A passenger in the Ford identified as Rebecca A. Castillo, 41, Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Forensics Science Center.

EMS transported Hoffman to the Greenwood County Hospital.  Martin was not injured. Castillo was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.