SUMNER COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have identified the two people died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Thursday in Sumner County as Sherry Bodkins and her passenger, Donald O’Neil both of Winfield, according to Undersheriff Mike Westmorland.
Investigators determined a Chevy Tahoe driven by Markus Washington, Fort Worth, Texas, was southbound on Oliver Road approaching U.S. 160 Highway.
Washington reported having mechanical problems and could not stop at the stop sig, according to Westmorland.
The Tahoe struck an eastbound Jeep Renegade driven by Bodkins. A service dog in the Jeep also died at the scene, according to Westmorland. EMS transported Washington to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Both vehicles were a total loss.
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SUMNER COUNTY—Two people died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Thursday in Sumner County.
A vehicle ran a stop sign at U.S. 160 and Oliver and struck an eastbound vehicle, according to the Sumner County Sheriff's Department.
First responders pronounced two people and a service dog in that eastbound vehicle dead at the scene. EMS transported the other driver to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle ran the stop sign due to possible mechanical issue, according to the sheriff's department. The sheriff's office has not released names of the victim.