Four Injured in Southwest Jefferson County Head-On Collision
Four people sustained injuries, including three with suspected serious injuries, during a head-on collision on Kansas Highway 4 Monday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. near 31st Street in southwest Jefferson County.
Vehicle Collision Details on Kansas Highway 4
A westbound SUV driven by 67-year-old Douglas Hager of Valley Falls collided head-on with an eastbound pickup truck. The truck was driven by 76-year-old Edward Albert of Topeka. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol report, Albert failed to yield to Hager’s vehicle while attempting to turn west onto 31st Street. Both vehicles came to rest in the west ditch following the impact.
Four Individuals Transported to Hospital with Varying Injuries
Emergency responders transported all four individuals to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Edward Albert sustained suspected serious injuries and wore a seat belt at the time of the crash. Douglas Hager also suffered suspected serious injuries but was not wearing a seat belt.
Two passengers riding in the SUV sustained injuries as well. Sixty-four-year-old Kimberly Hager of Valley Falls suffered suspected serious injuries and wore a seat belt. Twelve-year-old Aaliyah Hager, also from Valley Falls, sustained suspected minor injuries and was not wearing a seat belt.
Jefferson County Crash Investigation
- Date and Time: Monday morning shortly after 11:30 a.m.
- Location: Kansas Highway 4 near 31st Street, southwest Jefferson County
- Investigating Agency: Kansas Highway Patrol
- Vehicles Involved: Pickup truck and SUV
- Hospital Destination: Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka
Jefferson County Collision Questions
Where did the Kansas Highway 4 crash take place?
The collision happened on Kansas Highway 4 near 31st Street in southwest Jefferson County.
Which hospital treated the injured individuals?
Emergency personnel transported all four injured people to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for treatment of their injuries.
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