KENDALL LAYNE HARDING OBITUARY, DEATH, 29, KILLED IN FATAL HEAD-ON COLLISION ON US-56 HIGHWAY IN MARION COUNTY, KANSAS; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF CRASH
Marion County, Kansas – A devastating head-on collision occurred on Monday afternoon in Marion County, Kansas, resulting in the tragic death of 29-year-old Kendall Layne Harding. The fatal accident happened at approximately 1 p.m. on US-56 highway, just north of 270th Road, and approximately one mile south of Lincolnville.
_Accident Details_
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck driven by Kendall Layne Harding and a 2023 Peterbilt semitrailer driven by Jason Philip Mathews, 36, of Garnett. Harding’s vehicle was traveling northbound on US-56 when it veered into the southbound lane, colliding head-on with the southbound Peterbilt semitrailer.
_Fatalities and Injuries_
Kendall Layne Harding, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi, Jason Philip Mathews, was unharmed and was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles, the Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed.
_Investigation Ongoing_
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the cause of the accident. The Kansas Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from local and state authorities.
_Safety Reminder_
This tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt while driving or riding in a vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by up to 45% and the risk of moderate to serious injury by up to 50%.
_Community Reaction_
The community is in shock and mourning the loss of Kendall Layne Harding. Friends and family are coming together to support each other during this difficult time.
_Kansas Highway Patrol’s Statement_
The Kansas Highway Patrol released a statement expressing their condolences to the family and friends of Kendall Layne Harding. The agency also urged drivers to exercise caution and follow all traffic laws to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.
_REST IN PEACE, KENDALL LAYNE HARDING (1994-2024)_
