Anya J. Turner dies in fatal Topeka car crash

Anya J. Turner dies in fatal Topeka car crash

Fatal Topeka car crash death of Anya J. Turner – Obituary

Anya J. Turner, a 22-year-old woman from Topeka, lost her life in a tragic collision on Highway 24 Friday afternoon. The deadly accident took place in the westbound lanes near the intersection with Northwest Rochester Road, just after 2 p.m.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Turner was behind the wheel of a Hyundai Santa Fe traveling east when the vehicle veered off the right side of the road. After overcorrecting to the left, the SUV crossed the median and entered oncoming traffic, striking a westbound Kia Forte in a head-on crash.

Emergency responders arrived promptly, but Turner died from her injuries at the scene. Authorities confirmed she was wearing a seatbelt during the incident. The driver of the Kia, a 32-year-old woman also from Topeka, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.