Cimarron Man Dies in Meade County Accident

A two vehicle accident occurred Tuesday in Meade County at the intersection of US 160 and Road 4. A 2004 Chevy SUV being driven by Peter Krahn, 21, of Cimarron was traveling Southbound on road 4 in Meade County, while a 2022 Peterbilt semi being driven by Bevan Becker,28, of Montezuma was Westbound on US 160. Krahn failed to yield the right of way to the semi, and struck the semi on the number 4 axle of the trailer. The Chevy SUV came to a rest facing North in the Eastbound lane of US 160, while the semi came to final rest facing West in the Westbound lane of US 160.

Krahn was taken to St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City where he died from his injuries. Becker was not injured.