Car, motorcycle crash on K-15
Staff writer
Two people were injured Thursday when a southbound car crossed the center line on K-15 and collided with a northbound motorcycle.
Zane Alver Stephens, 18, Goessel, drove a 2002 Honda Civic into oncoming traffic north of 70th Rd. and hit a 2019 Indian Chieftain Horse motorcycle driven by Elisha Dawn Guest, 50, Newton.
Both were taken to Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Guest, who was wearing a helmet, had suspected serious injuries and was taken by Hillsboro ambulance.
Stephens, who was not wearing a seatbelt, had suspected minor injuries and was taken by Hesston ambulance.
Goessel firefighters, first to arrive at the scene, provided initial care, cleared the roadway, and directed traffic for more than an hour.
They said in a radio broadcast that a baby had been picked up by someone who arrived at the scene.
Fire Chief Jeremy Voth said one of Stephens’ relatives had come to the scene to collect personal items from his car. The baby was in the relative’s car, and another relative came to pick up the baby.
Hillsboro ambulance was called the wreck. Tampa ambulance initially was told to stand by in Hillsboro, then to report to the accident, and finally to return to Hillsboro in case there were more calls.
It remained at Hillsboro until 4:45 p.m. when Hillsboro ambulance returned and restocked.
Marion ambulance also was called but was in service only as a first response unit because only one attendant was on duty.
A helicopter ambulance initially was dispatched but was not needed.