Coach Ballard Injured in Topeka Crash | Topeka News

Washburn men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard is recovering after a devastating crash on I-470 in Topeka, where his truck veered off the road, struck a post, embankment, and bridge pillar. The 46-year-old coach is now in critical condition, and his family is asking for meal assistance and daily support as they navigate this heartbreaking time. Community members can help by dropping off gift cards at Theissen Design and Construction, sending Venmo contributions to Brett-Thiessen-1, or leaving handwritten notes at Washburn’s Morgan Hall. Updates will follow as more information becomes available. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20b4dc33dbbfc4f6