Marion County, KS — December 13, 2023, Jessica Henson and her daughter were killed in a truck accident shortly after 11:10 a.m. along U.S. 56.

According to authorities, 43-year-old Jessica Henson and her reportedly elementary aged daughter were traveling in a Hyundai Elantra along U.S. Highway 56 approaching the 250th street intersection when the accident took place.

Jessica Henson, Child Killed in Truck Accident in Marion County, KS

An 18-wheeler had reportedly come to a stop in the lane of travel ahead in a construction zone as it awaited direction from a flagger. For unknown reasons, the Elantra collided with the back end of the 18-wheeler; both Henson and her daughter were declared deceased due to injuries incurred in the accident. No additional injuries were reported.

The accident is under investigation by local authorities. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were not reported on. There are not currently any additional details available pertaining to this incident.

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