Jun 06, 2022

Medical emergency: Driver found dead after Kansas crash

Posted Jun 06, 2022 4:55 PM
Officers found one victim in the vehicle which had come to a rest against a sign pole-photo courtesy WIBW TV 
Officers found one victim in the vehicle which had come to a rest against a sign pole-photo courtesy WIBW TV 

SHAWNEE COUNTY—One person was found dead in an accident just after 9a.m. Monday in Shawnee County.

First responders found a pickup that struck a sign near the intersection of Topeka Blvd. and Lyman Road, according to Topeka Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Officers found one victim in the pickup who was not breathing. First responders rendered assistance and then transported the victim to a local hospital where the victim was pronounced deceased.

The Topeka Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the accident. It is believed the victim had a medical emergency that caused the accident, according to Munoz. The victim's name has not been released.