Caught on camera: Jeep strikes patrol vehicle, narrowly missing 3 Lawrence police officers

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

Summary

Car Crash Lawrence Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas: Three Lawrence Police Department officers were directing traffic off I‑70 at mile marker 202 when a jeep crashed into their patrol vehicle that was blocking the highway near mile marker 198. The jeep struck the patrol vehicle, which spun and came to rest just feet before hitting a third officer; the driver sustained serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and later towed from the scene. Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

Caught on camera: Jeep strikes patrol vehicle, narrowly missing 3 Lawrence police officers

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