Dense Fog — Franklin, Kansas

2004-12-31 · Franklin, Kansas

Event narrative

Dense fog covered a large area of east central Kansas, and contributed to two multi-vehicle accidents between Ottawa and Pomona that killed one person and injured 8 others. Reports from the scene indicated visibility was around 100 feet, and the first accident may have contributed to the second since they were just 10 minutes and 1.5 miles apart. The fatality was caused when the driver was attempting to pass another vehcile and collided head-on. A 2.5 year old child was reportedly injured seriously but no additional information had become available.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5425868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.