Kay County, OK (May 9, 2026) – A 47-year-old Newkirk woman died on Thursday night following a two-vehicle crash at an uncontrolled intersection in Kay County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the collision occurred around 8:38 p.m. at the intersection of North Waverly Street and West Earth Road near Newkirk.
Investigators stated that Eugenia Ladawn Sester, 47, was driving westbound on West Earth Road when a second vehicle traveling southbound on North Waverly Street entered the intersection.
Authorities said the two vehicles collided within the intersection before both left the roadway. The second vehicle reportedly rolled approximately a quarter turn before coming to rest on its driver’s side.
Sester sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle, identified as a 34-year-old man, was not injured in the crash.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Eugenia Sester during this difficult time.
Dangers at Uncontrolled Rural Intersections
Crashes at uncontrolled rural intersections can be especially dangerous due to limited traffic controls, reduced visibility, and higher travel speeds on county roads. Drivers approaching these intersections may not always recognize crossing traffic in time to avoid a collision.
Transportation safety officials encourage motorists to slow down when approaching rural intersections, remain alert for cross traffic, and use extra caution at intersections without stop signs or traffic signals.
