The Kansas Turnpike Authority reported that a man from Kansas City, Kan., died in a traffic accident about 3 p.m. Sunday on I-35 on the Kansas Turnpike.
The victim was identified as Jeremy Leroy Noble, 37, of Kansas City, Kan., according to the trooper’s report. He was a passenger in a Chevrolet utility truck.
The driver was a 41-year-old woman from Westmoreland, Kan., according to the report.
According to the trooper’s report, the driver decided at the last second to try to exit the service area, lost control, went off the roadway, overcorrected a couple of times, went into the left ditch and rolled four times.
The passenger was ejected after the vehicle rolled two times, and the driver was ejected after the vehicle rolled three times, according to the report. The driver survived the accident.
Neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a seat belt, the report stated.
The accident happened on I-35 between the Emporia, Kan., and Cassoday, Kan., exits on the Kansas Turnpike.
Monday afternoon heat indices (National Weather Service graphic)
An excessive heat warning is in effect today in Wyandotte County. It will be the fourth consecutive day of hazardous heat here.
Hot temperatures expected this afternoon with temperatures near 95 and heat index values above 104, according to the weather service.
The excessive heat warning is in effect from 1 p.m. today until 9 p.m. tonight.
The weather service advised residents to take extra precautions if they work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning o evening, according to the weather service.
Residents are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 911.
An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur, the weather service said. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely, according to the weather service.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said.
Cooling centers throughout the county should open today.
For a list of the centers, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/cooling-centers-open-this-afternoon/.
Similar hot weather is possible Tuesday, according to the weather service. There may be additional heat advisories and warnings issued.
Thunderstorms are expected along a cold front Tuesday night into early Wednesday, according to the weather service.
A few storms Tuesday night to early Wednesday could produce heavy rainfall in places as well as isolated damaging wind gusts, the weather service said. Forecast (National Weather Service graphic)
The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandotte County Fair ended its five-day run on Saturday evening. Some of the highlights Friday evening included a mud run, the 4-H Parade of Champions, a free concert, carnival rides, exhibits and pig races. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
