The Kansas Highway Patrol has released the names of the two drivers that were involved in Saturday morning's deadly accident on K-10 in Lenexa. The accident occurred on K-10 between Interstate 435 and Renner Road or at the 29.5 milemarker, four tenths of a mile west of I-435.
Troopers say 23-year-old Ezequiel Gallardo-Moncallo of Kansas City, Kansas was driving his 2001 Mazda 626 eastbound in the westbound lanes of K-10 when his vehicle struck a pickup truck head-on, killing Mr. Gallardo-Moncallo and pinning him inside of the vehicle. According to the accident report, he was wearing his seat belt and required extrication from the vehicle.
The truck was driven by 28-year-old Brian Ingalls of Olathe, Kansas. Ingalls was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from his 2002 Ford F-150. His injuries were determined to be in critical by Johnson County Med-Act and he was transported to Overland Park Regional where at last check he remains. Mr. Ingalls condition was not being released as of Sunday morning.
Why Mr. Gallardo-Moncallo was driving into oncoming traffic has not been confirmed by Kansas Highway Patrol investigators. As initially reported here Saturday morning, a reliable source close to the investigation tells Operation 100 News that it appears one of the drivers involved in the accident was "in the middle of typing a text message when the accident occurred." That same source was not willing to comment on whether it was the wrong-way driver who was texting.
The accident remains under further investigation pending toxicology results.
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
One killed in Head-On Crash on K-10 in Lenexa
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Lenexa Police and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating after a head-on crash kills one and critically injures another just before 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of the highway just east of Renner Road. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when the accident occurred.
The name of the victim who has died has not been released and is pending notification to next of kin.
A reliable source close to the investigation tells Operation 100 News that it appears one of the drivers involved in the accident was "in the middle of typing a text message when the accident occurred." That source was not willing to comment on whether it was the wrong-way driver who was texting or how that driver began traveling on the wrong side of the highway.
The deceased driver did need to be extricated from the vehicle after the accident. The other driver was ejected from the vehicle according to initial reports
Westbound lanes of K-10 were closed for an extended period and reopened just before 6 a.m. Saturday Morning.
Lenexa Police and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating after a head-on crash kills one and critically injures another just before 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of the highway just east of Renner Road. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when the accident occurred.
The name of the victim who has died has not been released and is pending notification to next of kin.
A reliable source close to the investigation tells Operation 100 News that it appears one of the drivers involved in the accident was "in the middle of typing a text message when the accident occurred." That source was not willing to comment on whether it was the wrong-way driver who was texting or how that driver began traveling on the wrong side of the highway.
The deceased driver did need to be extricated from the vehicle after the accident. The other driver was ejected from the vehicle according to initial reports
Westbound lanes of K-10 were closed for an extended period and reopened just before 6 a.m. Saturday Morning.
Lenexa Police, July 15-31st Activity Summary
The Lenexa Police Department has released a summary of selected criminal trends. This does not reflect all police activity.
Police state that over the past two weeks, Lenexa officers have documented 668 incidents with reports and made 179 arrests.
Friday, July 22nd the Lenexa Fire Department, with assistance from both Overland Park and Merriam Fire Departments, responded to a large apartment fire at the Oak Park Village Apartments near 97th and Halsey. A firefighter, a paramedic and two police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and heat related issues. A 58-year-old man died in the fire which has been ruled to be accidental according to fire department investigators.
On July 27th, officers responded on and began investigations into two unrelated armed robberies. The first was an attempted robbery, which occurred around 5:25 p.m. at a gas station near 87th Street and Goddard. A Hispanic teenage male, armed with a knife, entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk, a former United States Marine, who is extensively trained in marshal arts and defensive tactics, was able to fight off the knife-wielding suspect. A surveillance camera inside the store captured a very clear picture of the suspect, which was circulated. The suspect has been identified and detectives are "on his trail." Police remind citizens that while they commend the clerks actions, they do not recommend other citizens take the same action.
The second robbery on the same day occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at a sports medicine office on Santa Fe Trail Drive near Widmer. Int this case, two black males, one armed with a rifle, robbed the business of cash. One arrest has been made and further arrests are expected shortly according to Police.
Lenexa Police also remind citizens to take preventative measures to help prevent vehicle burglaries by removing valuables from vehicles and locking all vehicle doors. Purses, GPS units, laptops and anything else valuable should be removed from vehicles. Police report a large number of vehicle burglaries have been occurring and the incidents have been all over town at all hours of the day, not just at night. No one particular area has been specifically targeted by thieves.
Further information about preventing crime is available by contacting the Lenexa Police Department's Crime Prevention Office at 913-477-7245 or on the Police Department website at www.LenexaPD.org. The department also maintains a crime mapping feature on their website, which can be found here.
Police state that over the past two weeks, Lenexa officers have documented 668 incidents with reports and made 179 arrests.
Friday, July 22nd the Lenexa Fire Department, with assistance from both Overland Park and Merriam Fire Departments, responded to a large apartment fire at the Oak Park Village Apartments near 97th and Halsey. A firefighter, a paramedic and two police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and heat related issues. A 58-year-old man died in the fire which has been ruled to be accidental according to fire department investigators.
On July 27th, officers responded on and began investigations into two unrelated armed robberies. The first was an attempted robbery, which occurred around 5:25 p.m. at a gas station near 87th Street and Goddard. A Hispanic teenage male, armed with a knife, entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk, a former United States Marine, who is extensively trained in marshal arts and defensive tactics, was able to fight off the knife-wielding suspect. A surveillance camera inside the store captured a very clear picture of the suspect, which was circulated. The suspect has been identified and detectives are "on his trail." Police remind citizens that while they commend the clerks actions, they do not recommend other citizens take the same action.
The second robbery on the same day occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at a sports medicine office on Santa Fe Trail Drive near Widmer. Int this case, two black males, one armed with a rifle, robbed the business of cash. One arrest has been made and further arrests are expected shortly according to Police.
Lenexa Police also remind citizens to take preventative measures to help prevent vehicle burglaries by removing valuables from vehicles and locking all vehicle doors. Purses, GPS units, laptops and anything else valuable should be removed from vehicles. Police report a large number of vehicle burglaries have been occurring and the incidents have been all over town at all hours of the day, not just at night. No one particular area has been specifically targeted by thieves.
Further information about preventing crime is available by contacting the Lenexa Police Department's Crime Prevention Office at 913-477-7245 or on the Police Department website at www.LenexaPD.org. The department also maintains a crime mapping feature on their website, which can be found here.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Pegah's Family Restaurant Fire Cause Ruled Inconclusive
Shawnee Fire Department investigators have ruled the fire at Pegah's Family Restaurant at 7437 Nieman Road to be inconclusive. The fire was reported by multiple 911 callers around 1:45 a.m.
Shawnee Fire tells Operation 100 News the exact cause could not be determined and there was no reason to believe the fire was anything but accidental. The fire was determined to have started in a storage room where restaurant supplies were being kept.
Damage is estimated at $550,000.
Shawnee Fire tells Operation 100 News the exact cause could not be determined and there was no reason to believe the fire was anything but accidental. The fire was determined to have started in a storage room where restaurant supplies were being kept.
Damage is estimated at $550,000.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Double fatality apartment fire in Mission, Update
Fire investigators have finished their investigation into the early morning fire at The Falls apartments complex at 6565 Foxridge Drive in Mission. The fire was reported in the early morning hours, Sunday, July 24th.
During the fire, one firefighter was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released for heat exhaustion. A resident of the building was also transported, treated and released for smoke inhalation. Two other residents were treated on the scene for minor injuries. The fire caused extensive damage to six apartments.
After the flames were extinguished, officials confirmed that two people lost their lives in the fire. 23-year-old Jessica Theordoroff and her boyfriend, 28-year-old Bryce Rader.
The cause of the fire has been listed as undetermined but accidental in nature, according to Consolidated Fire District No. 2, Division Chief Gary Lamons.
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