Tragic Nighttime Crash in Rice County | Topeka News

A tragic midnight crash in Rice County, Kansas, claims the life of 70-year-old Willie Sanders, who was struck by a 1994 Buick driven by 42-year-old Lucas MacLaren. Sanders was standing in the northbound lane of K-14 when the car, unable to stop in time, hit him—leaving him fatally injured at the scene. MacLaren, wearing his seatbelt, suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities are investigating why Sanders was in the roadway, offering a sobering reminder of road dangers at night. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52797c8f61ade112