Kansas College Student Survives 70-Foot Fall After Multi-Vehicle Crash
A Kansas college student survived a 70-foot fall from an overpass on highway K-18 in Kansas after trying to avoid an oncoming truck during a multi-vehicle crash. The student sustained severe fractures but is expected to recover and walk again,…
Portland, OR, September 30, 2026 — A college student in Kansas has survived a dramatic 70-foot fall from an overpass on Highway K-18. The incident occurred in the context of a multi-vehicle crash, during which the student reportedly attempted to evade an oncoming truck.
While details regarding the exact date and the full extent of the multi-vehicle collision were not immediately available, the student’s fall from the overpass was a significant event. Initial reports indicate the student sustained severe fractures as a result of the 70-foot drop.
Despite the severity of her injuries, medical professionals have expressed optimism about her recovery. The student is expected to be able to walk again. The name of the college the student attends and the specific location on Highway K-18 were not provided in the summary of the trend.
To assist with mounting medical expenses, a GoFundMe campaign has been established for the student. Information regarding the specific fundraising goal or the total amount raised was not detailed in the provided summary. The circumstances leading to the student’s need to avoid the truck during the multi-vehicle crash remain under investigation or were not detailed in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Daesha Gear, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
