One dead and two seriously injured in Harvey County accident

An accident in Harvey county leaves one young man dead and two seriously injured.  Matthew Krier, and Rachel Forsberg were seriously injured and Ronald Bacon, age 28 was killed in the roll-over accident.  Matthew Krier, of Salina was transported to the Wesley Medical Center, and Rachel Forsberg also of Salina was transported to the Newton Medical Center. Mr. Bacon was taken to St. Francis but attempts to save his life were unsuccessful.  According to the investigating officer for the Kansas Highway patrol, on December 16, 2012 at approximately 6:55 pm on Interstate 135 at Lincoln Street in Hesston, Kansas the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident took place when a 2004 Tahoe operated by Mathew Krier left the roadway to the left and over-corrected to the right and slid sideways.  The 2004 Tahoe overturned on an embankment and came to a rest.  It is unknown at this time why the vehicle left the roadway.. 

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