A 77-year-old man was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle near Riley.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Madison Road/US-77 just west of the Falcon Road/US 24 intersection.
Authorities say a pedestrian, identified as Thomas McHugh, of Riley was crossing US-77 when he was struck by a southbound passenger car, driven by 63-year-old Stephen Williams, of Green. McHugh’s body landed in the northbound lane, where he was struck by a Chevy Silverado, driven by 20-year-old Jude Benson, of Clay Center.
McHugh was transported to Via Christi Hospital, where he later died. The crash report said Stephen Williams and a passenger, Brenda Williams, were both transported to Via Christi for possible injuries. Benson had no apparent injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
