Sep 28, 2022

KHP: Wamego woman lost consciousness, died when SUV left road

Posted Sep 28, 2022 2:57 AM

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY—A Kansas woman died in a crash just after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in Pottawatomie County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder driven by  Stefanie L. Turner, 42, Wamego, was westbound in the 15,000 Block of Elm Slough Road.

The driver lost consciousness and the SUV traveled off the roadway to the left.

Turner was pronounced dead at the scene. An 11-year-old girl in the vehicle was not injured.  Both were properly restrained at the time of the incident, according to the KHP.

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by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY - Kansas Highway Patrol has confirmed one person has died in a crash in Pottawatomie County on Tuesday evening.

Just after 8:30 pm, law enforcement sent out a notice for travelers to avoid the area of Elm Slough Road between Colton Circle and Prairie View Road.

Crews had the roadway blocked while they worked the scene of the crash. 

This is a developing story, additional details will be released by the Kansas Highway Patrol following the completion of the crash scene once and notification of next of kin.