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Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect You” is the theme... Read More.

Non-Injury Plane Crash in McPherson Saturday

Monday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, a 1941 Piper Fixed-Wing Single Engine Aircraft had crashed 500 yards East of 25th Ave and Arapaho Rd, Southeast of Moundridge, Kan. The aircraft pilot, Justin T. Coletti of Salina... Read More.

Two Injured in Motorcycle Wreck Saturday

Sunday, August 20

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were injured Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash south of Great Bend.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Cameron Stevenson of Ellinwood was westbound on SW 50 Road and started to have mechanical problems with his motorcycle and drove off... Read More.

Kansas Prisoners Injured in Bus Crash on Way to Russell Stover Job

Thursday, August 17

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Eight residents of the women’s prison in Topeka were injured early Thursday when a bus transporting them from the Russell Stover factory in Iola crashed into a semi-truck hauling dirt.A spokesman for the Kansas Highway Patrol... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

2 Hospitalized After Helicopter Crash in Pratt County Wheat Field

Tuesday, June 13

PRATT COUNTY, Kan. – Two people were injured when their helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed into a Kansas wheat field. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident happened Sunday afternoon in Pratt County.According to authorities, the 1972 Bell Helicopter was piloted by... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Killed in Southeast Kansas Crash

Monday, June 12

KANSAS – A Hutchinson man was killed Saturday afternoon in a car-motorcycle crash in southeast Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Ryan Simpson. He was eastbound on US 54 just west of the Kansas-Missouri state line when a car failed to yield... Read More.

Hudson Man Dies in Saturday Crash Near Partridge

Sunday, February 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – A Saturday afternoon crash in Southeast Reno County claimed the life of a Hudson Man.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Larry L. Christiansen, of Hudson, was northbound on Partridge Road and failed to... Read More.

Newton Woman Killed in Friday Afternoon Crash in Sedgwick County

Sunday, February 26

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – Slick roads were likely a factor in a Friday afternoon crash that claimed the life of a Newton woman.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2007 Saturn Ion, driven by Rebecca Shields, 26, of Newton, was southbound on I-135 about... Read More.