Press Release 18-0201

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #18-0201

CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

TOPEKA WOMAN AIRLIFTED  TO AREA HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ACCIDENT

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injury accident around 3 am this morning. Khelsea Loh, 25, (female) of Topeka, had been driving a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on 142 Road just East of U Road in Jackson County. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Loh was ejected from the vehicle. Loh was airlifted to Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center by Lifestar air ambulance with serious injuries. The Hoyt, Mayetta Fire Departments and Jackson County EMS responded to the scene. The accident remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.