Crestline, KS (August 20, 2026) – Four vehicles were involved in a serious multi-vehicle accident just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, at Old Hwy 96 and Hwy 400 on the north edge of Crestline.
The vehicles included a 2006 Ford F-150, a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle, and a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. Daniel Stanton, 68, of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, was driving the pickup and was seriously hurt before being taken to Mercy in Joplin, Missouri.
Meghan Martin, 27, of Lawrence, Kansas, was driving the Chevrolet and also suffered serious injuries. She was taken to Freeman West in Joplin. Dakota McKeehan, 28, of Lawrence, was riding the Suzuki and sustained minor injuries before being taken to Freeman West.
Anabertha Martinez, 44, of Columbus, Kansas, was driving the Nissan Pathfinder and suffered minor injuries. She was taken to Mercy in Pittsburg, Kansas. Emergency units assisted at the site, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. The investigation into what led to the wreck remains underway.
Our thoughts are with everyone hurt as they recover from their injuries.
What Information Is Reviewed After a Serious Multi-Vehicle Wreck?
A major multi-vehicle accident can involve several sources of information as investigators work to establish what happened. Vehicle positions, damage, photographs, and roadway markings can help document the circumstances. Statements from drivers and witnesses may also provide details about what each person saw before the vehicles came together.
Medical records can help document the nature and severity of reported injuries. Information about weather, visibility, traffic conditions, and the design of the roadway may also be reviewed when relevant. Vehicle inspection can provide additional details about mechanical conditions or damage. Together, these records can create a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding a multi-vehicle collision without relying on a single piece of evidence.
