Four-Vehicle Pile-Up in Cherokee County | Topeka News

A deadly four-vehicle pile-up erupted Tuesday afternoon in Cherokee County, Kansas, when a speeding Ford F-150 slammed into a stopped Nissan Pathfinder, triggering a chain reaction that flipped the pickup, crushed a Chevy Malibu, and sent a motorcycle careening into the fray. The 68-year-old pickup driver—unbelted—suffered serious injuries, as did the 27-year-old Malibu driver (who was buckled up). The motorcycle rider and others involved were treated for minor injuries, while two children in the Pathfinder walked away unharmed—all wearing seat belts. Authorities are investigating why the pickup failed to stop at the intersection of US-69 and US-160—a sobering crash that underscores the dangers of distracted or impaired driving. 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/a8373f417dfe99b2