Michael Schultz, 47, killed and Randy Rae Smith, 36, injured when fire truck rolls on Highway 75 in Hoyt, Kansas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/07/2019 - 9:33am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Hoyt firefighters involved in fatal rollover accident

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a Hoyt firetruck was northbound on Highway 75, south of 174th Road just before 5 p.m. when it blew a tire, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left and crossing the median. The truck crossed the southbound lanes of traffic, striking an embankment and overturning.

Mourners gather to remember northeast Kansas firefighter

Mourners have gathered to remember a northeast Kansas firefighter who died after a fire truck overturned while it was headed to a parade.

People Involved: 
Michael Schultz
Randy Rae Smith
Roadway: 
Highway 75
City: 
Hoyt, KS
Area: 
Topeka, KS

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