A Kansas woman was killed in a dump truck accident in Pittsburgh, Kan. last week. on Highway 69.

According to Kansas State Patrol, the accident occurred as a dump truck operated by the Kansas Department of Transportation was being driven by a 36-year-old man when it was struck by a passenger car that was being driven by a 39-year-old woman.

The 39-year-old woman was killed as a result of the accident and police are still investigating additional details about the accident at this time.

Truck accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.