20-year-old Lawrence man seriously injured after striking unoccupied police car on I-70

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Lawrence, Kansas
Interstate 70
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Lawrence Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas: A 20‑year‑old Lawrence resident, Creighton Daggett, crashed his 1999 Jeep Wrangler into the rear of an unoccupied police vehicle on Interstate 70 near Exit 202 in the westbound lanes just before midnight on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The impact sent Daggett’s Jeep into the median and struck a barrier wall, causing serious injuries to Daggett and close calls for three Lawrence police officers who were directing traffic off I‑70 at the scene. The crash closed portions of the interstate, required traffic rerouting, and both vehicles were heavily damaged and later towed from the site.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Creighton Daggett Driver Injured

Original reporting

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