Richard L. Hixon, 27, of Ensign, Kansas was Killed in a Crash on March 29, 2017 in Gray County, Kansas

Richard L. Hixon, a 27-year old male, of Ensign, Kansas was involved in a crash on March 29, 2017 in Gray County, Kansas. The crash happened at 11:44 AM  on U.S. Highway 56 at mile marker 103.1 or 3 Miles West of Ensign.. The crash happened like this: Vehicle 1 was traveling Westbound on U.S. Highway 56 and attempted to pass a Semi pulling a trailer. Vehicle 1 struck the Eastbound Vehicle 2 in the Eastbound lane. Vehicle 1 came to rest facing West Northwest on the North shoulder on all 4 wheels. Vehicle 2 came to rest West Southwest on the South shoulder on all 4 wheels.

Injuries

Hixon was killed in the crash. His body was taken to Western Plains.

Vehicle Damage

Hixon's 1995 Passenger Car with Kansas license plate was wrecked. Hixon's was removed from the wreck scene by Southwest Towing and taken to their .

How To Get The Highway Patrol Report

Trooper K165 of the Kansas State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The KSHP assigned report number 2017-003969 to this wreck. The KSHP charges $5.00 for each copy of the report plus additional fees of $2.00 for each witness statement. But you can call 877-925-1969 to request a free copy of the report. 

In order to get a report through the KSHP website, you must create a Kansas.gov account and give them your credit card. You must agree to be subject to Kansas Statute 45-230: Unlawful Use Of Names Derived From Public Records. This statute imposes on those subject to it "a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney" of up to "$500 for each violation."

Insurance Claim

Hixon's family may have an insurance claim against Traders Insurance Company, Traders Insurance Company or another insurance company. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance companies. In most cases, the family can recover money for the loss of their loved one—even if a family member was driving. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will increase the amount Hixon's family recovers for this wrongful death. For more information watch 5 Reasons To Not Hire Your Local Lawyer.

Did the crash involve someone with no insurance? Was this a hit and run crash? Call 877-925-1969 to find out if you can still recover money under the Kansas Automobile Assigned Claims Plan.

Contact lawyer Burt True at True & Associates in Overland Park, Kansas to talk. Call 877-925-1969. Lawyer Burt True will answer the phone and your questions. What do you have to lose?

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photo credit: Kansas State Highway Patrol