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Kansas National Guard member killed in training accident

Kansas National Guard member killed in training accident

Kansas National Guard member killed in training accident

A member of the Kansas National Guard was killed in a training accident on Tuesday.

Three members of the Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, based out of Wichita, were involved in a military vehicle accident at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, near Salina. Officials report the vehicle overturned, injuring all three people on board. Two Airmen were responsive and taken to a hospital in Salina for treatment. One Airmen was not responsive after the crash, and passed away on the way to a hospital by helicopter.

“Today we lost a member of our family under unfortunate circumstances,” said Col. Jason Knobbe, commander, 184th Wing. “We share in the sorrow felt by his loved ones and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Guardsmen. We will continue caring for the injured Airmen and provide assistance to their loved ones. Their health, safety and well-being is our top priority.”

The crash is currently under investigation.

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