BURLINGAME, Osage County, Kan., Nov. 11, 2026 — A man suffered minor injuries after he was struck by a car on Monday night, November 9, on US-56 in Burlingame, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on US-56 just north of 189th Street. A 2004 Toyota Corolla was headed south on the highway when it struck a pedestrian who was walking south in the southbound lane.
The pedestrian was identified as Zachary Thomas Lawrence, 27, of Emporia. He was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for treatment of suspected minor injuries.
The driver of the Toyota was identified as Katherine Marie Cheuvront, 47, of Burlingame. She was reported uninjured. The Kansas Highway Patrol said she was alone in the vehicle and was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.
The circumstances that led the pedestrian to be walking in the roadway remain under investigation.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Kansas
This pedestrian crash happened at US-56 and 189th Street in Burlingame, KS. Our Kansas intersections page covers intersection crashes across Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
In most states, including Kansas, pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way over vehicles, though both drivers and pedestrians are expected to use reasonable caution.
How can drivers lower the chance of striking someone on foot?
Slowing down in low-light conditions, scanning the shoulder and roadway edges, and staying attentive near highways without sidewalks can help drivers spot pedestrians sooner.
What injuries are common in pedestrian collisions?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head injuries, and internal injuries, though outcomes vary widely depending on vehicle speed and the point of impact.
What typically causes these collisions?
Common factors include poor visibility at night, pedestrians walking along roadways without sidewalks, driver inattention, and vehicles traveling at higher speeds.
