One person died Friday afternoon after an accident involving a semitrailer at the Hamm Quarry off of U.S. Highway 24-59 near Williamstown, northwest of Lawrence, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig said.
Herrig said officers were called before 3 p.m. Friday and that the Kansas Highway Patrol was still investigating the accident as of 6 p.m. Friday evening.
According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, 34-year-old Oskaloosa resident Luke Forsberg was crossing the parking lot from behind another truck when the semitrailer struck him. The incident occurred about 2 p.m.
Forsberg was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hamm Quarry was the site of an industrial fatality in October of 2010.
Comments
DillonBarnes 2 years, 1 month ago
"was crossing the parking lot from behind another truck when the semitrailer struck him. "
I'm somewhat confused, was he on foot and stepped out from behind another truck in front of the semitrailer?
RoeDapple 2 years, 1 month ago
Having retired from the trucking industry after 38 years I can tell you this kind of accident can happen in a crowded lot in a split second. Having been a witness to similar tragedies over the years my prayers are with all involved.
always4ever 2 years, 1 month ago
I didn't know Luke, but my son worked with him a few years ago. My heart aches for his wife and children and the other loved ones he left behind. My prayers go out to them.
perryproud 2 years, 1 month ago
Luke, you will be deeply missed. To Luke's family, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you today and from here on. A great man was lost today and I'm glad I got the chance to know him.
dbrm4ever2006 2 years, 1 month ago
My husband and I both went to school with Luke and Nate, our prayers are with the family tonight.
CoWorker 2 years, 1 month ago
Luke was a wonderful person and great inspiration. Kind and caring to everyone he met. My condolences to his family in this horrible situation.
TJ_in_Lawrence 2 years, 1 month ago
My heart and prayers go out to all involved.
Toto_the_great 2 years, 1 month ago
RIP Luke. You were a great guy. I enjoyed the time we spent together. My thoughts and prayers are with Robin and your family.
greenworld 2 years, 1 month ago
Isnt this like the 3rd incident that Hamms has had that led up to a fatality?? Boy I dont know about you but they need to slow down and be more cautious. Life to short to be in that much of a hurry. Remember safety over not worrying about it.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 1 month ago
Were there any fatalities before the quarry was sold to Summit Materials LLC? http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/aug...
Dejacrew423 2 years, 1 month ago
Luke's sister is a good friend of mine and my heart aches for the whole family. This is such a tragic loss and I pray that somehow they can find some kind of peace in the days to come. No words can express my sympathy for them but I hope they know that they have the whole Jeff Co. community behind them.
softtail 2 years, 1 month ago
In ones life you meet a few really great people, an Luke was one of them. I'm thankful that I had the chance to work with an know him.
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