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Head-On Collision in Kansas Claims Eight Lives

A serious traffic accident in eastern Kansas resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including students and school staff from Oklahoma.

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  2. A fiery highway crash in eastern Kansas kills 8 people

    The crash closed a section of the highway for four hours, and Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Jodi Clary said authorities were still working at the crash site Monday evening.

    A fiery highway crash in eastern Kansas kills 8 people

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Updated: May 5th, 2025, 10:30 PM ET

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A head-on collision on U.S. 169 outside Greeley, Kansas, resulted in eight fatalities, including high school students and school staff linked to Tulsa Public Schools. The crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, with two vehicles colliding and bursting into flames. Victims included Donald “DJ” Laster, a student at Booker T. Washington High School, former coach Wayne Walls, and Ja’mon Gilstrap from the Tulsa Public Schools transportation team. One survivor was hospitalized. The incident closed the highway for four hours, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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  • A tragic head-on collision on a highway in Kansas resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including students and teachers associated with Tulsa Public Schools.

  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which closed the highway for several hours and involved two vehicles that burned completely after the collision.

  • The incident has prompted responses from school officials and a crisis support team to assist those affected, highlighting the community impact of the losses.

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