UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed On K-18, Another Hospitalized

Authorities say one person died and another was injured Thursday morning after both were struck by a vehicle on K-18.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was checking his vehicle on the left inside shoulder from a non-injury accident just moments before. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. A second pedestrian was checking her vehicle on the left inside shoulder, after having also struck a deer just prior. While they were outside their vehicles, a Ford Explorer struck the remains of the dead deer, lost control and struck both pedestrians.

Authorities say 20-year-old Jhon Paulo Reid died from his injuries at the hospital. 24-year-old Jarde Hill remains in the hospital with a suspected serious injury.

The driver of the Explorer, 42-year-old Brandon Hanschu, of Manhattan, sustained no apparent injuries.

8:30 a.m. Update

Authorities say one person was killed and another was injured Thursday morning after both were struck by a vehicle on K-18.

According to the Riley County Police Department, a preliminary investigation determined that a car struck a deer in the westbound lanes between Miller Parkway and Scenic Drive. As the driver and passenger got out to assess the damage, both were hit by a second oncoming vehicle. Both were transported to an area hospital, where one person died from their injuries. The other remains hospitalized.

The incident happened sometime before 6 a.m.

Further details are pending from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Original story 7:30 a.m.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed Thursday morning on K-18 in Riley County, after being struck by a vehicle.

The incident happened in the westbound lanes between Miller Parkway and Scenic Drive sometime before 6 a.m., resulting in traffic being diverted from the highway during the morning commute.

Further details surrounding the crash are pending.

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