Julie A. Tibbits, 45, dies in Shawnee County crash; four others injured

A tragic incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon in northeast Shawnee County, leading to the unfortunate demise of a 45-year-old woman from Topeka. The woman, identified as Julie A. Tibbits, lost her life in a two-vehicle collision, as confirmed by a spokeswoman from the county sheriff's office.

Fatal Collision in northeast of Topeka

The fatal collision took place at the intersection of N.E. 62nd and Kincaid Road, where deputies were called shortly after 2 p.m. First responders, including Deputy Abigail Christian from the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, arrived at the scene only to find Tibbits pronounced dead. The impact of the crash was severe, resulting in four other individuals sustaining injuries.

Investigation Underway

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. While the specific details of the crash are being withheld from public disclosure, it has been revealed that it involved a Dodge sedan with two occupants heading southbound on N.E. Kincaid Road, and a Buick SUV with four occupants traveling southbound on N.E. 62nd Street.