As emergency personnel were responding to the scene, it was learned that a vehicle had struck a residence. When Louisburg Police Department arrived on scene, they located a victim outside the vehicle. That victim was transported to a local area hospital with major injuries, but is expected to survive.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the vehicle, a 2017 Toyota RAV4 was traveling south on Elm Street at a high rate of speed. Shortly before N. 14th Street, the vehicle failed to maneuver a slight curve in the roadway and entered a side yard. The vehicle then went across N. 14th Street, struck an Evergy ground transformer, went airborne, struck the residence and ejected the driver. Impairment is believed to be a contributing factor along with the speed.
Significant damage was caused to the residence and the vehicle and power was lost for an extended period of time while the scene was active. The residence was occupied at the time of the crash, but the occupants were not injured.
If you have any information about this crash or video surveillance, you can contact the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 913-294-3232.
The crash is being investigated by the Louisburg Police Department, Miami County Sheriff's Office and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office
