Atchison teen dies in head-on collision with semi-truck in Leavenworth County
A head-on crash in Leavenworth County killed a 17-year-old Atchison teen Monday.
Caleb Stricker, 17, was traveling northbound on U.S. Route 73 near Lowemont Road in Leavenworth County when the teen allegedly crossed the center line into the southbound lane, according to a crash log by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Stricker struck a semi truck hauling a trailer traveling in the southbound lane head-on. Both vehicles came to a stop in a nearby ditch, according to the crash log.
Stricker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Stricker was an incoming freshman at Benedictine College, where he planned to play on the football team, according to a post by Benedictine Football on X, formerly Twitter.
Absolutely devastated. Caleb has impacted so many members of our community since he arrived here in June. We will miss him dearly. Please keep Caleb’s family and friends in your prayers. https://t.co/RiZonsPzW0
— Benedictine Football (@RavenFootballBC) July 23, 2024
