Woman Critically Injured After Jumping From Bridge to Evade Crash
A woman in Riley County, Kansas, was critically injured after jumping approximately 70 feet from a bridge near Highway K-18 to avoid a vehicle involved in a crash.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, September 26, 2026 —
A woman sustained critical injuries after leaping from a bridge in Riley County, Kansas. The incident occurred near Highway K-18 when the woman reportedly jumped approximately 70 feet to escape a vehicle involved in a crash.
Details regarding the specific date and time of the incident were not immediately available. The woman’s identity has also not been released. Authorities stated she jumped from the bridge to avoid a vehicle that was part of a crash. The full extent of her injuries, beyond being critical, has not been specified.
Further information about the crash that prompted the woman’s action, including the vehicles involved or any other individuals affected, has not been provided. The circumstances leading up to the crash itself remain unclear. Investigations into the incident are presumed to be ongoing, though specific details of any official response or findings were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Maya Daniels on www.kwch.com, see more information here.
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