A Reno County press release announced Wednesday a Reno County Public Works Department vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle accident northwest of Pretty Prairie today, August 14, 2024, causing the fatality of an employee and serious injuries to three other employees.
Reno County is working with the Kansas Highway Patrol as they investigate the accident.
The identities of the employees are being withheld pending notification of family members throughout the ongoing investigation.
The Reno County Public Works Department will be closed for the rest of the week and will reopen on Monday, August 19, 2024.
The Reno County Planning Commission will hold its meeting tomorrow evening at 4:30 p.m. in the Reno County Public Works Department building, located at 600 Scott Blvd in South Hutchinson.
Reno County wants to express our deepest sympathies and know our thoughts are with our employees and their families during this difficult time.
