Ice Storm in Lyon, Kansas
Ice Storm January 5, 2002 · Lyon, Kansas
The wider storm
Freezing rain produced icy roads and caused several accidents during the morning hours in parts of northeast and east central Kansas. A deadly accident occurred 14 miles south of Emporia when a male motorist lost control of his car on an icy road. The car then hit a retaining wall, a post, and a parked car before sliding into a ditch and overturning. The motorist was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident occurred at 9:25 am.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5278982. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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