Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 37 and Raven Hill Road in Atchison County, Kansas.
What Happened: A car and a tractor-trailer allegedly collided when both attempted to turn at the intersection.
Participants:
- Norma Smith, driver of car
- Elvin Domann, driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Norma Smith, injured
Details:
On or about Thursday, October 29th, 2020, around 5:00 in the afternoon, a collision between a tractor-trailer and a car sent a woman to the hospital. Investigators said the accident happened at the intersection of Raven Hill Road and Highway 37 in Atchison County, Kansas.
According to officials, Norma Smith was injured when her car was allegedly hit by a tractor-trailer when both attempted to turn at the intersection. Paramedics transported Smith to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries of an unknown nature or severity. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as Elvin Domann, did not report injuries after the crash.
Examining the intersection on Google Maps shows that Highway 37 is four lanes with a curbed, grassy median dividing north and southbound traffic, while Raven Hill Road is two lanes that run east and west. Atchison is situated about 55 miles northeast of Topkea.
Officials hope to release more information about the accident as soon as it becomes available.