Coffey County, Kan. – Two individuals were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 75 on Saturday, October 24, at 11:03 a.m.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1958 Corvette driven by 61-year-old Carlos Garcia of Burlington lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic. The Corvette collided with a school bus on its driver’s side before striking a 2025 Toyota Crown Signia driven by 65-year-old John Petrulis of Neodesha.
Authorities reported that both Garcia and Petrulis sustained suspected serious injuries. The school bus driver, 44 years old, did not suffer any injuries.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Motorists should expect delays on U.S. Highway 75 as lanes may be restricted due to the incident and subsequent investigation. No further details regarding the towing of vehicles were available at this time.