Multiple Vehicle Collisions Cause Injuries Across Topeka, Kansas

Multiple traffic incidents occurred in Topeka, Kansas, over the past week, including a hit-and-run pedestrian collision early Tuesday morning at S.W. 12th Street and Gage Boulevard that resulted in one person being hospitalized. Another crash was reported Tuesday morning near the Westgate Bridge on southbound US-75 highway, with no reported injuries or lane blockages. Earlier incidents include a two-vehicle collision Monday morning at S.E. 4th and Branner streets without serious injuries, and a Friday afternoon injury accident near Northern Hills Elementary School on Northwest Topeka Boulevard, which raised concerns about school zone safety and is under investigation. Emergency crews promptly responded to these events, and authorities continue to assess causes and impacts, particularly emphasizing the risks in busy school zones.