Apr 25, 2022

RCPD IDs Kansas woman injured in I-70 crash

Posted Apr 25, 2022 2:03 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities have identified a Kansas woman injured in an accident Friday on Interstate 70 near Tallgrass Road.

The Riley County Police Department reported a 1999 Toyota Corolla driven by Tiffany Vargas, 30, of Linn was westbound on Interstate 70 when she crossed into the second westbound lane and made contact with a 2010 Toyota Camry driven by Scott Downing, 65, of Sterling.

After impact, the Corolla crossed into the eastbound lanes and rolled.

EMS transported Vargas to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment of her injuries. Downing was not injured. The RCPD did not report seat belt usage details.