SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend accident have identified the victim as 57-year-old Cary L. Stephens of Lawrence, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Just before 1:30a.m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Emergency
Communications Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 5000 block of SE 53rd Street. Upon arrival, deputies determined a blue 2015 Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on SE 53rd Street. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver identified as Stephens was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The accident is still under investigation.