Holton, KS (September 19, 2024) – A passenger was killed after a two-vehicle collision outside of Holton on Wednesday, September 18. The deadly crash took place on US-75 NB near mile marker 183 at 190th Road that morning around 11:12 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 16-year-old from Holton was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck headed eastbound on 190th Rd crossing the highway.
At the same time, 26-year-old Allison Renee Lee of Effingham was traveling north on US-75 in a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The driver of the pickup reportedly failed to yield at the intersection and entered the path of the oncoming Dodge, and both vehicles collided. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Lee was hurt in the impact and transported by ambulance to the Kansas University Medical Center for treatment. A passenger in the Grand Caravan, 52-year-old Scott Edward Reaka of Topeka, sustained fatal injuries in the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported in the crash. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Intersection Crashes in Kansas
Every day, we travel through intersections without thinking twice. Statistics show that there is a higher chance of a crash in these common areas of the road. A lot of drivers ignore stop signs and red lights, which makes it more likely that they will hit a passing car. About one-third of the 700,000 crashes that happen every year at stop sign-controlled intersections involve injuries. Studies have shown that major car crashes tend to happen near intersections. Most of the time, the driver who is at fault fails to yield the right of way. Contact a trained Holton wrongful death lawyer at Bretz Injury Law to get started on your case. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your case.
