Aug 08, 2025

Driver arrested after head-on crash that killed Kansas woman

Posted Aug 08, 2025 9:00 PM
Kayla Errebo had a previous arrest for alleged DUI in June of 2024. She was also accused of DUI in January of 2024, according to online jail records. photo Saline Co. Jail
Kayla Errebo had a previous arrest for alleged DUI in June of 2024. She was also accused of DUI in January of 2024, according to online jail records. photo Saline Co. Jail

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement in Saline County are investigating a fatal  crash that occurred just after 5:30a.m. Friday and have made an arrest.

According to Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes, a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 32-year-old Kayla Errebo of Lorraine was westbound on Kansas 140 at South Reese Road in rural Saline County. The Jeep entered the eastbound lanes and struck a Chevrolet truck driven by 61-year-old Mark Sommerfeld of Brookville head-on.

A passenger in the Chevy identified as 55-year-old Deanna Sommerfeld from Brookville was pronounced deceased on scene.

EMS transported a Mark Sommerfield to Salina Regional Health Center Both were properly restrained, according to Hughes.

Errebo was not at the scene of the crash. Deputies located her just before 8:30a.m. at an address in Ellsworth.  She had minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. Errebo was taken into custody and booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of Murder in  the second degree, Failure to report an injury accident, Circumvention of ignition interlock device and Probation violation

The Saline County Sheriffs Office is actively investigating the incident and encourages anyone with information to contact out office at 785-826-6500.