Two Teens Killed In Separate Fatal Crashes On I-79 Lawrence County I-135 Wichita

A 14-year-old girl named Belayna Garlen Amaya died following a crash on Interstate 135 near Kellogg in Wichita, Kansas. The incident occurred when the 16-year-old male driver lost control of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, causing it to leave the roadway and collide with a bridge pillar. Both teens were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The boy sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized, while Amaya succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The Kansas Highway Patrol investigated the crash, noting the vehicle struck the bridge pillar around mile marker six. Multiple news outlets reported on the tragic event, emphasizing the dangers of not using seatbelts and the ongoing investigation.