Hal C. McMaster, 61, El Dorado, was the man killed in a fiery car accident 10 miles north of Winfield this morning, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
McMaster was a resident of Winfield-based Creative Community living. He lived in a facility in El Dorado.
The van McMaster was riding in was southbound on U.S. 77 highway near the K-15 junction when the driver lost control, left the roadway and struck a tree. The van burst into flames and trapped some of the occupants inside.
Icy conditions this morning contributed to the accident, according to the report.
Noah Lagat, 37, El Dorado, was identified as the driver of the 1998 Ford van. He was transported Via Christi St. Francis. Lagat was treated and released, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Greg Brammer, 19, El Dorado, was a passenger in the van. He was taken to St. Francis for treatment. Brammer was listed in fair condition.
