Apr 12, 2020

Woman from Russell hospitalized after rear-end crash

Posted Apr 12, 2020 9:45 AM

RUSSELL COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Saturday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Impala driven by Brianna N. Hickel, 19, Russell, was southbound on U.S. 281 two miles south of Russell.

The Chevy rear-ended a 2007 Dodge R15 driven by Krug, Zackery W. Krug, 27, Russell, that had slowed down to make a right turn.

EMS transported Hickel to the hospital in Russell. Krug was not injured. Hickel was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.