Dianna Faye Slavens Obituary
The series of accidents this weekend claimed the lives of young and elderly Kansans, leaving their families and communities in deep mourning.
- Emma C. Brungardt, 19, of Blue Rapids, lost her life in a crash that occurred at 9:44 p.m. Friday night in Thomas County. Emma, a passenger in a 2007 Ford F-250 pickup truck that crashed south of the junction of county roads 21 and CC. About 11 miles northeast of Colby. Despite efforts, Emma was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other occupants of the pickup were transported to Citizens Medical Center in Colby for treatment of possible injuries.
- In a separate crash, Spencer Alex Gatewood, 30, of Altamont, died in a collision near 24000 Road and Jackson Road, around 3 miles west of Parsons. Spencer, driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra, became pronounced dead at the scene. He was traveling alone when the accident occurred.
- On Saturday at 5:08 p.m., Dianna Faye Slavens, 77, of Topeka, killed in a two-vehicle crash on US-75 highway about 3 miles south of Holton in Jackson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that two other people became seriously injured in the crash. In addition, taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- Another fatal crash, reported at 9:20 p.m. Saturday in Montgomery County, where Matthew Wayne Creed, 33, of Parsons, died after a collision between his 2008 Toyota Scion and a 2025 Freightliner semitrailer. The accident took place on US-169 highway on the west side of Cherryvale, resulting in Matthew’s tragic death at the scene.
Dianna Faye Slavens Obituary
The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate each of these fatal crashes. The loss of these individuals has left their communities and loved ones devastated as they grapple with the sudden and heartbreaking events that unfolded over the weekend.
In conclusion, we offer our love and compassion to the family in the coming days and weeks. In addition, years. Moreover, this pain never ends for most, one must accept such. Furthermore, often families request privacy. However, almost always, support during this incredibly difficult time. Lastly, this spirit will become deeply missed and forever remembered. Thus, for the kindness and joy brought into the lives of those around. Lastly, lastly, God bless!
Four killed in separate crashes over the weekend in Kansas (wibw.com)
