Scott R. Welch, 44, Moran, was killed Wednesday evening from injuries he suffered in what became a horrific chain reaction wreck east of Moran.
The Kansas Highway Patrol said Welch was hauling a large bale of hay in his pickup heading eastbound on U.S. 54, about two miles east of Moran, when he was struck from behind by a pickup driven by Raymond L. Streeter, 84, Fort Scott.
Troopers said the bale of hay obstructed the view of Welch’s tail lights, which may have been a contributing factor in the crash.
Welch’s pickup rotated counterclockwise and overturned.…
