Two family members went to Newman Regional Health by private vehicle after a crash in north-central Lyon County on Sunday.
Lyon County Deputy James Baker says the crash happened inthe 2500 block of Kansas Highway 99 shortly before 2:30 pm. Baker says 60-year-old Brian Rees was southbound when he drifted off the highway. His pickup went into a ditch and hit a tree line.
Also inside the truck at the time of the wreck were Rees’ wife, 59-year-old Dixie Rees, and their daughter, 18-year-old Kate Rees. All were wearing seatbelts. Brian Rees declined on-site medical treatment, while Dixie and Kate Rees both went to Newman Regional Health after the crash.
Emporia Fire says it had to cut down a tree to remove one of the people inside.
Lyon County deputies are investigating, but they say apparent drowsy driving contributed to the crash.
Rees is Lyon County Extension’s agriculture agent.
4:45 pm Sunday: Reported injury crash north of Emporia under investigation
Lyon County deputies and emergency crews from several county agencies responded to a reported injury crash north of Emporia on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities responded to the junction of Kansas Highway 99 and Road 250, about seven miles north of Emporia’s north city limits, after 2 pm. Emporia Fire says a woman reported as trapped from the vehicle was removed after firefighters cut down a tree and then were able to open a door.
EMS crews from Emporia, Allen-Admire and Reading responded. Additional details are pending through the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
