JANUARY 21, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #19-0121
CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Accident on US Hwy 75 turns fatal
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injury accident at approximately 12:40 pm today at 190th and US 75 Hwy. Initial indications show that an eastbound 2009 Lexus SUV was crossing US Hwy 75 at 190th Road from the entrance of the One Stop convenience store. A northbound Ford F-250 pickup truck struck the passenger’s side of the Lexus. The two occupants of the Ford F-250, both from Sanborn, Iowa refused medical treatment. The driver of the Lexus, June Rockey, 72, of Topeka was transported to Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center where she died from her injuries. Rockey was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident.
The intersection has been a site for many injury accidents throughout the years including a fatal accident that occurred there on June 27, 2018.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Potawatomi Tribal Police, Kansas Highway Patrol, Mayetta, Hoyt, Holton, PBPN Fire Departments along with Jackson County EMS responded to the scene.