Oct 31, 2024

2 NW Kansas teens among 3 injured in 2-vehicle crash

Posted Oct 31, 2024 12:00 AM

NORTON COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just before 5p.m. Wednesday in Norton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Mercury Montego driven by Acelynn D. Loughry, 16, Norton was eastbound on Woods Drive at Valley Vista in Norton.

The car struck a southbound 1990 Chevy 1500 driven by Mary J. Johnston, 70, Norton. After impact the pickup came to rest on the southeast curb of the intersection. The car came to rest next to pickup on the southeast corner of the street.

EMS transported Loughry, Johnston and a passenger in the car  Piper Benavides, 15, Norton, to the Norton County Hospital. All three were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.