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Low visibility contributes to fatality in Rush County

Published on -11/23/2009, 4:19 PM

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LIEBENTHAL -- Jennifer D. Wylie, a 24-year-old Hays resident, died in a vehicle accident Monday morning.

According to information from the Kansas Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred when Wylie attempted to pass another vehicle in the fog.

Wylie was northbound on U.S. Highway 183 in Liebenthal and collided head-on with a southbound vehicle.

The driver of the second vehicle was Leon A. Holmes, a resident of La Crosse. He was taken to Hays Medical Center for injuries.

Wylie was not wearing a seat belt at the time of collision, according to the KHP report.

19 comment(s) found
Fog: 11/30/2009
Such a young girl My thoughts and my heart are with her family at this tragic time.. My prayer's are also with Leon a very dear friend may you be able to come home soon..
(Posted by: TJE)
Thank you for being such a good friend.: 11/24/2009
We went to highschool together and Graduation and by chance found later we both decided to attend Hays University. Throughout the years we have always been good friends and have shared wonderful memories. Things we'll never forget. She is good at bringing smiles. My prayers for both families.
(Posted by: Charles)
Jenny : 11/24/2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Jenny, her family, husband and friends. May God bless you and keep you. You will always be loved.
(Posted by: )
: 11/24/2009
No one knows what it is like to lose YOUR child. God has what he has planned. My prayers are with Jennie's family and friend, and also with Leon and his family and friends.
(Posted by: )
Life : 11/24/2009
Jenny was a beautiful girl with a contagious smile! She will be greatly missed. I will keep Jenny's family in my prayers, as well as Leon and his family. I'm sure this is a very tough time for everyone.
(Posted by: JennyL)
: 11/24/2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of jennifer. i think some people should keep their rude comments to them self.
(Posted by: )
Jenny: 11/24/2009
Bottom line, it was Jenny's time regardless. Nothihng we can do about it, so blame is pointless. God needed her and has better plans for her. My prayers are with Jenny, her family, and Leon. God bless you all.
(Posted by: tp)
: 11/24/2009
For all of you pointing fingers, stop. It could have been anyone one of you and Jenny is more than a statistic. Jenny has more life than anyone I know and God decided to call on her. It's not fair but it's life. So instead of pointing fingers lets remember Jenny for who she is, a wonderful person.
(Posted by: )
jenny: 11/24/2009
i went to high school with jenny and she was one of the few people who knew what friendship was. She loved life and you could guaruntee she would make you smile and laugh at some point in the day. My prayers are with her mama and family. jenny we all love you and will miss you greatly
(Posted by: )
Drive safely: 11/24/2009
The fog was very bad. I could see the car in front of me but the next car in front I could just barely see a shadow. Needless to say I went slow but there were some people without judgement going to fast and passing without judgement.
(Posted by: bb)
Jenni: 11/24/2009
To Jenni's family and close friends. Let this be a wake up to all that life is short!! Jenni i'm sorry i wasn't better at keeping in touch, you will be missed and always loved. My prayers are with your husband and parents!!
(Posted by: )
...: 11/24/2009
My condolences to Jennifer's family, and also that Leon recover from his injuries as well. Please all, be very careful when driving in the fog!
(Posted by: A friend of Leon)
: 11/24/2009
sorry for the lost of your loved one thoughts and prayers for jennifer family
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Really?: 11/24/2009
Let's not use this tragic accident as an opportunity to state the obvious. We should use this space to share our condolences with the family and friends. Nobody's daughter wants to be looked at like a statistic.
(Posted by: Abe)
Jenny: 11/23/2009
Jenny was a good friend of mine. Her big smile could brighten up anyones day. She taught me how to love life, and was probably one of the best people I've ever met. She will be missed greatly.
(Posted by: )
: 11/23/2009
Too bad this happened. Please everyone be safe and take caution when driving in such weather.
(Posted by: noname)
RIP Jenny: 11/23/2009
Jenny was a friend of mine. I wish her family peace.
(Posted by: OB Fan in the Stands)
Dangerous weather conditions: 11/23/2009
my sincere sympathy for the families touched by this terrible tragedy. Fog is like driving practically blind and must be respected as such. Please people, drive with caution and leave early so as to drive at a speed that is safe. I always leave 20 min. earlier than usual and I never drive fast. I also pray noone passes me or collides into my rear end. Being late is better than not getting there at all. Again, so sorry for the loss of a person of such a young age. Let this be a lesson and slow down and make it to where you want to go.
(Posted by: kt)
Low visibility contributes to fatality in Rush County: 11/23/2009
I was driving in the fog on 183 today and saw the results of this collision. PLEASE do not get in such a hurry and take chances with your and others lives, there is nothing that can't wait a few minutes.
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