Osage City, KS (May 23, 2026) – Three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 229th St and Auburn Rd in Osage County.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 11:47 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, just north of Osage City. Investigators said a 1994 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling west on 229th St when it collided with a southbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection.
The Dodge Ram was driven by 38-year-old Zackary J. Parkin of Burlingame. He and two passengers, identified as 10-year-old Newt A. Parkin and Wyatt J. Parkin of Burlingame, were taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with possible injuries. Investigators reported that none of the occupants in the Dodge Ram were wearing seat belts.
The Silverado driver, 26-year-old Asa G. Meyer of Creighton, Montana, and passenger Chance M. Brunner, 20, of Adrian, Kansas, were not hurt. Investigators stated neither person inside the Silverado was restrained during the roadway collision, and that they continue examining the circumstances surrounding the intersection wreck in Osage County.
We are keeping those injured in our thoughts and wish them a smooth recovery.
Why Two-Vehicle Crashes Frequently Happen at Rural Intersections
Rural intersections can present safety challenges because vehicles usually approach at higher speeds with fewer traffic controls. Drivers may have limited time to react when another vehicle enters the crossing path unexpectedly.
Pickup trucks are larger and heavier than many passenger vehicles, which can increase the force involved during a collision. Seat belts can help reduce injury severity, especially during side-impact crashes at intersections where vehicles cross paths directly.
After crashes at rural intersections, investigators commonly review visibility, traffic signs, and vehicle movement before contact occurred. Road conditions, driver reaction time, and the angle of the collision may also help explain how the crash happened and why injuries resulted.
