SALINA, Saline County, Kan., Oct. 21, 2026 — One person was taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Walnut Street in Salina Monday evening, October 19, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log.
The report says a pickup was headed westbound on Walnut Street while a second truck traveled southbound on Broadway Boulevard. Past the stop sign at that intersection, the westbound vehicle reportedly failed to yield the right of way and struck the southbound truck. Both vehicles came to rest at the scene.
The driver of the southbound vehicle was reported to have possible injury with complaints of pain and was taken to Salina Regional Health Center. He was wearing a seat belt at the time, the report states. The driver of the westbound vehicle was listed with no apparent injury. He reportedly was not wearing a safety restraint.
Troopers with investigator unit K319 responded to the scene. Both vehicles were towed from the intersection, one by Lucas Towing of Salina and the other by Santa Fe Towing. The crash remains under investigation, and no citations were listed in the available report.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Salina, KS
The crash was reported at Broadway Blvd and Walnut St in Salina. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Saline County crash news.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Salina, KS
If you're involved in a crash in Salina, start by checking yourself and any passengers for injuries, then call for emergency help if needed. Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a medical provider, since some injuries, like whiplash or internal bruising, don't show symptoms right away. Don't forgat to keep a copy of the police report and any medical records in case you need them later. Reach out to your insurance company promptly to report the crash and begin the claims process.
