A three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 24 in Riley County resulted in injuries to two drivers on the morning of January 31, 2025. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash report, the incident occurred at approximately 7:16 a.m. at mile marker 305.7, about half a mile east of Blue River Hills Road.
The crash involved a 2008 Ford Taurus, a 2016 Chevy Equinox, and a 1996 Peterbilt semi-truck. Authorities stated that the Ford Taurus, driven by 19-year-old Haleana J. Simmons of Assaria, Kansas, attempted to pass another vehicle in the eastbound lane. During the maneuver, the Taurus collided with the front driver’s side of the oncoming Chevy Equinox, driven by 23-year-old Rachel M. Harmison of Leonardville. The impact caused the Equinox to overturn and land in the south ditch.
After striking the Equinox, the Taurus then collided with the semi-truck, driven by Brady Q. Meyer of Linn, Kansas. The Taurus also came to rest in the south ditch.
Simmons suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported to Wesley Medical Center. Harmison sustained suspected minor injuries and was taken to Via Christi Manhattan for treatment. Meyer was not reported to have sustained any injuries.
