One dead in head-on crash
Galva couple taken to hospital
By Bobbi Mlynar (Contact)
Originally published 06:11 a.m., February 4, 2008
Updated 06:44 p.m., February 4, 2008
A 21-year-old Lindsborg woman died Sunday afternoon when the 1996 Ford Aspire she was driving collided head-on with small SUV about eight miles west of Emporia on West Highway 50.
Joslyn L. Kejr, 21, of Lindsborg apparently was driving eastbound on the highway when she attempted to pass another vehicle and struck a 2003 Toyota RAV4 head-on. The driver of the SUV, Gary Crouse, 57, of Galva, and a passenger, Janet Crouse, 52, of Galva, were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment of injuries.
All three were wearing safety restraints.
The accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m.
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Posted by coldhardtruth (anonymous) on February 4, 2008 at 8:54 a.m.
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Posted by Cactusflower (anonymous) on February 4, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
West Highway 50 is notorious for collisions. The on - line article said the accident happened at 4:30 p.m. I don't see where it is listed that fog played a role in the accident. Perhaps the online article is lacking this information? People of all ages need to be aware that under severe conditions, one can't drive at a normal speed, but more of a prudent speed.
Posted by glarson (Gwen Larson) on February 4, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Kansas Highway Patrol report posted online does not mention weather conditions. Here's a link:
https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-khp-cr...
But, I can say that at about 5 p.m. Sunday, I drove north on Highway 99 about four miles outside Emporia. Visibility was very poor.
Gwen Larson
Managing Editor
Posted by jetgirl (anonymous) on February 4, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gary's last name is the same as Jan's. It is spelled Crouse, not Krause.
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