Sunday at 11:39 p.m. the Geary County Sheriff's Department reported that Deputies responded to K177 Highway mile marker 96 for the report of a single vehicle fatal accident. Deputies arrived on scene and conducted an initial investigation and Kansas Highway Patrol was contacted.
KHP responded to the scene where they assumed command of the investigation. Deputies remained there to assist with the investigation and removing debris from the roadway while shutting down the highway. Deputies cleared the scene at 3:09 a.m. and KHP attempted to contact family members of the deceased driver.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released. This accident is still under investigation at this time.