We now have the identity of the man killed in a one vehicle crash in Harvey County around 6 p-m, Tuesday. He has now been identified as 21-year-old Alex S. Valentine of Valley Center.
He had been traveling west on K-196, and for unknown reasons, his vehicle left the road and crashed into one of the pillars of the I-135 overpass. This would be just south of Newton. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames as a result of the crash.
Due to the amount of damage done by the fire, it took a while before registration of the vehicle could be determined.
Dental records were also requested for the victim through the Sedgwick County Forensic Center to make a positive identification. He was identified as Valentine.
The accident occurring around 5:50 p-m.