Auriana Davis And Myron Wolken Obituary, FRANKLIN COUNTY, Kan. — Auriana Davis, 18, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Myron Wolken, 73, of Beloit, Kansas, have died following a four-vehicle collision Friday night on U.S. 59 north of Richmond, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on U.S. 59. Four vehicles were involved in the collision, which resulted in the deaths of Davis and Wolken and injuries to two other people.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash began when a northbound vehicle attempted to pass two other northbound vehicles. During the maneuver, the passing vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle traveling southbound.
Davis, 18, was identified as one of the two people killed in the collision. She was from Kansas City, Missouri, and was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional information about her family, education, career, or other personal details was provided.
Wolken, 73, of Beloit, Kansas, was also pronounced dead at the scene. Details about his family, career, accomplishments, and community involvement were not included in the information released about the crash.
Two other people were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment. They were identified as 22-year-old Christian Wellbrock of Victoria, Kansas, and 18-year-old Emma Franklin of Uniontown, Kansas. Their conditions were not immediately available.
The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Additional details about the crash, including the condition of the injured victims and any other contributing factors, had not been released.
The deaths of Auriana Davis and Myron Wolken have brought grief following the tragic Franklin County collision. Their loved ones and those who knew them are left to mourn their passing as authorities continue their investigation into the crash. Condolences are extended to the families and friends of both victims during this difficult time.
