Aug 03, 2024

Woman hospitalized after crash, fire during NW Kansas police chase

Posted Aug 03, 2024 12:30 AM

RAWLINS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident during a police pursuit just before 3p.m. Friday in Rawlins County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported law enforcement were in pursuit of a 2012 Dodge Journey driven by Kayla Vonae Williams, 36, Omaha, Nebraska, northbound Kansas 117 six miles north of the U.S. 36 Junction at a high rate of speed.

The SUV traveled off the roadway to the left, struck a large dirt embankment, became disabled and caught on fire.

EMS transported  Williams to the Rawlins County Health Center. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.  Authorities did not report what prompted the chase.