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Atchison man dies in recent Leavenworth Co wreck

(KAIR)--Details have been released regarding a recent, fatal two-vehicle collision in Leavenworth County that claimed the life of an Atchison man.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the fatal wreck happened around 9:00 the morning of February 15 on U.S. 73 Highway near Edwards Drive, south of the Atchison-Leavenworth County line.

Killed in the wreck was 53-year-old James Patrick McManigle, while the other driver, 21-year-old Topeka resident Abby Pressgrove, suffered serious injuries.  According to social media posts, Pressgrove is a junior at Atchison's Benedictine College and a member of the women's softball team.
 
According to the KHP report, Pressgrove was northbound when she lost control of her SUV and traveled left of center. McManigle, who driving a southbound pickup truck, attempted an avoidance maneuver and drove off the right side of the road.  The Patrol report says both vehicles collided head-on while on the right shoulder along the southbound lane.

McManigle, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pressgrove, who was wearing a seatbelt, was transported to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City for the treatment of her injuries.

The Patrol says both drivers were alone in their vehicles.

 

 

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