COFFEYVILLE — With heavy hearts, family, friends, and the wider Parsons community are mourning the tragic loss of Dakota Ray Hinman, 34, whose life was cut short in a devastating two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. The collision occurred on U.S. 169 at the intersection of County Road 2800, just north of the Coffeyville Airport Industrial Park, leaving behind grief, unanswered questions, and a profound sense of loss.
Dakota was traveling west on County Road 2800 in the early morning hours, a quiet time when the roads are often still and the world seems at rest. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, his vehicle entered the intersection with U.S. 169, where it was struck on the driver’s side by a northbound semi-tractor trailer. Despite the rapid response of emergency personnel, Dakota was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the semi, identified as Said Bouchelarm, 43, of Lenexa, Kansas, sustained only minor injuries and declined medical treatment. Investigators noted that Dakota was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, while the other driver was properly restrained. The semi-tractor trailer was hauling another vehicle when the collision occurred. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Beyond the details of the accident, Dakota Ray Hinman will be remembered for far more than the tragic moments that ended his life. To those who knew and loved him, Dakota was a son, a friend, and a familiar face whose presence mattered. His sudden passing has left an emptiness that words struggle to fill, as loved ones reflect on shared memories, laughter, and the everyday moments that now feel all the more precious.
The loss has rippled through both Parsons and the surrounding communities, serving as a solemn reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly it can change. In moments like these, communities come together—not only to grieve, but to support one another, to hold families close, and to remember the importance of compassion and care on and off the road.
As investigators work to determine contributing factors, authorities are urging motorists to remain vigilant at intersections and to always wear seat belts. These reminders, though often repeated, carry added weight in the wake of a life lost too soon.
Dakota Ray Hinman’s life may have ended far earlier than anyone could have imagined, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. May he be remembered with kindness, honored with reflection, and held forever in loving memory.
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