Kansas Highway Patrol

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

The Kansas Highway Patrol is expanding its presence on Kansas highways with the addition of six motorcycle units. Specially trained troopers assigned to these motorcycles will be focused on enforcement and roadway safety across the state.

If you see a trooper on the side of the road move over or slow down to give them space to work safely.

06/02/2026

Captain DiLoreto and Master Trooper Herrman recently presented the KHP Honorary Trooper award to Ms. Peters for her actions on April 3, 2026. While traveling on U.S. 24 in Riley County, she encountered a pickup truck in a ditch following a single-vehicle crash. As she contacted 911 to report the incident, the pickup ignited.

Without hesitation, she sprang into action after hearing a person calling for help from inside the vehicle. She attempted to break a window to gain access and then observed that a thick piece of plastic was obstructing the rear window. After removing the plastic, she enabled the driver to attempt escape and ultimately pulled the individual from the vehicle moments before the cab became fully engulfed in flames.

Her courage, quick thinking, and selfless actions exemplify the highest standards of public service!

06/01/2026

When you see flashing lights ahead remember to move over or slow down, lives are on the line!

Recently in Crawford County, a trooper conducting a traffic stop was forced to run out of the way as an approaching vehicle failed to move over and struck his patrol vehicle. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed the driver to be impaired and in possession of drug paraphernalia. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the impaired driver was taken off the road.

Our troopers are out every day keeping Kansas roadways safe. One simple decision to move over could save a life.

05/29/2026

Lead from the front.

Lieutenant Colonel Lehnherr joined Class 75 and hit the road this week for a run. Trooper Trainees learned that leadership looks like standing shoulder to shoulder with the people you serve and helping them become the best possible version of themselves.

05/29/2026

🚴‍♂️ TRAFFIC SAFETY ALERT 🚴‍♀️

The UNBOUND Gravel 2026 event is taking place across southeast and south central Kansas. Motorists should expect significantly increased bicycle traffic throughout the Flint Hills region.

Drivers are reminded to stay alert, slow down, eliminate distractions, and use extra caution when approaching or passing cyclists — especially on narrow rural roads and during low-light hours.

Kansas law requires motorists to give bicyclists adequate space when passing:

“Kansas statute K.S.A. 8-1516 states: The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a distance of not less than three feet and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.”

Patience saves lives.
Share the road. Arrive safely.

05/29/2026

The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to wish Troop V VIN Inspector II Daniel Deiter congratulations on his career! Thank you for your dedication and service to the citizens and state of Kansas for the past 5 years. It has been an honor to serve with you!

05/28/2026

During the Memorial Day Weekend holiday reporting period, KHP personnel assisted 472 motorists. Here’s a look at the work our troopers did this holiday to keep Kansas roadways safe!

For more statistics from this reporting period, visit: https://kansashighwaypatrol.gov/8jel

05/28/2026

Bernard Charles Hill was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on September 11, 1915. Hill graduated from Hanover Kansas High School in 1934. He entered the United States Army in 1942, where he served as a Military Police Officer until 1946, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant.

On April 15, 1946, Hill joined the Kansas Highway Patrol and was assigned to field duties in McPherson. He transferred to Wichita in 1960 and was assigned later that year to the Patrol's Kansas Turnpike detail. In 1961, he attended the Northwestern University Traffic Institute in Evanston, Illinois. Hill was promoted to Lieutenant in 1962 and transferred off the Turnpike, continuing his service in Wichita.
He returned to the Turnpike detail in 1965 and continued his supervisory duties there until his death.

On May 28, 1967, Hill was driving east on the Kansas Turnpike near Andover in a heavy rainstorm. A car being towed by another vehicle traveling westbound on the Turnpike jackknifed on the slick surface and broke loose. Both westbound vehicles crossed the median, the towing car overturned, caught fire, and struck Hill's patrol car head-on. The vehicle's driver was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the collision. Lieutenant Hill was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Lieutenant Hill was survived by his wife and two children.
The Kansas Highway Patrol was formed and shaped by many men and women who came before each one of us. The legacy the Patrol enjoys today is due in part to the brave men and women who have answered the call for service, ten of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today, we encourage you to think of Lieutenant Bernard C. Hill, his family members, and friends who were left behind. We should all be grateful for his service.

Lieutenant Bernard C. Hill
End of Watch: May 28, 1967

05/27/2026

Over the Memorial Day weekend, our agency honored the Kansas Highway Patrol troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the state of Kansas. We recognized their dedication, courage, and commitment, ensuring their legacy is never forgotten.