Topeka, KS (April 12, 2024) – A local woman was killed after a head-on crash in the Topeka area on Thursday, April 11. The fatal accident was reported at the 7800 block of SW 53rd Street early that morning around 7:42 a.m. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided head-on at the scene.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. The roadway was closed down between Southwest Auburn Road and Southwest Indian Hills Road while paramedics were present to render aid to the involved parties. It was later revealed that 24-year-old Ashley Boyd of Topeka suffered fatal injuries in the accident. Boyd was a teacher at Lowman Hill Elementary.
An infant passenger in Boyd’s vehicle and the other driver were transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. The area was later reopened that afternoon at around 12:20 p.m. No updates on the fatal accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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 victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Crashes in Kansas
Head-on collisions are far more likely to result in fatal injuries than other kinds of auto accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that these crashes have a fatality rate of approximately 56 percent. Although reckless drivers who swerve into oncoming traffic are usually to blame for these collisions, they can also be caused by external factors, such as malfunctioning vehicles or inclement roadway conditions. Despite making up less than 2 percent of reported crashes nationwide, head-on accidents contribute to more than 10 percent of roadway fatalities, showing just how dangerous they can be.
It can be difficult to manage a deadly crash on your own. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Topeka car crash lawyer. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0080.
