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.
Overview
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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Analysis
- 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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The cause of the crash remains under investigation as authorities continue working at the scene.
Tulsa Public Schools and Union Public Schools have activated crisis response teams and are providing counseling resources at multiple locations, including Carver Middle School, Booker T. Washington High School, and Union Freshman Academy.
The collision occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2025, on U.S. Highway 169 near Greeley, Kansas, approximately 60 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri.
The survivor has not been publicly identified but was confirmed to be the son of youth basketball coach Jaimon Gilstrap, one of the victims. They were transported to a hospital with critical injuries.
The highway was closed for approximately four hours following the collision, with ongoing road closures reported during initial investigations.
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