Jun 10, 2022

Sheriff: Child who died in Kan. rollover crash was 11-year-old girl

Posted Jun 10, 2022 8:00 AM
First responders at the scene -photo courtesy WIBW TV
First responders at the scene -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal rollover accident have identified the victim as 11-year-old Bella Conway, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just before 7:30p.m. Wednesday, a Jeep Wrangler driven by Caleb Conway, 40, Topeka, was northbound in the 3900 block of NW Carlson Road, according to Christian.

The jeep  left the roadway, struck a culvert and rolled. First responders performed lifesaving procedures on scene. The back seat passenger, Bella Conway,  was pronounced deceased. The  driver refused medical treatment. 

The sheriff's office released no additional details.