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Sheriff: Fatal Kansas pickup crash under investigation

photos Saline Co. Sheriff
photos Saline Co. Sheriff

SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a fatal weekend accident.

The Saline County Sheriff’s office reported a Ford F-250 driven by John Breen, 30, Salina, was eastbound in the 8600 Block of East Kansas 4 southeast of Gypsum.

The truck left the road, rolled, ejected the driver and came to rest in a field, according to Investigator Jeremiah Hayes with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office

Breen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Several beer cans were found around the crash site and speed was a possible factor, according to Hayes.

5-7 fatal 1An autopsy will be conducted.

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