LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) — Two people were killed in a crash on Highway 59 shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, near Parsons.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that the incident involved a 1999 Harley Davidson XL883 motorcycle and a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The motorcycle was driven by 38-year-old Ryan Myers of Altamont, along with passenger 30-year-old Samantha Cahow of Parsons; both were killed in the crash. The Jeep, driven by 55-year-old Shaun Powell and passenger 27-year-old Kelly Lucas, both from Fort Scott, sustained minor injuries.
The collision occurred two miles north of Highway 160 when the motorcycle crossed the center line, resulting in a head-on collision with the Jeep. Both occupants of the motorcycle were ejected, and neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders closed Highway 59 for several hours, reopening the roadway around 8 p.m. Beans Towing and Hamilton’s Towing and Recovery were called to remove the vehicles and debris from the scene.
Authorities are investigating the crash. Further details will be provided as they become available.